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Glucagon-like insulinotropic peptides compositions and methods

US6133235A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 6, 1999
Grant dateOct 17, 2000
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Expiry dateJul 6, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S977/915
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides novel complexes consisting of certain GLP-1 molecules associated with a divalent metal cation that is capable of co-precipitating with a GLP-1 molecule. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using such complexes for enhancing the expression of insulin in B-type islet cells is claimed, as is a method for treating maturity onset diabetes mellitus in mammals, particularly humans.

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