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Use of agonists of the peroxisome proliferator activated receptor alpha for treating obesity

US6028109A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 28, 1998
Grant dateFeb 22, 2000
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The use of agonists of the peroxisome proliferator activated receptor alpha (PPAR.alpha.) for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of obesity and methods of treating obesity comprising the administration of a therapeutic amount of a PPAR.alpha. agonist.

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