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Methods for treatment of diabetes using peptide analogues of insulin

US6197926A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 23, 1999
Grant dateMar 6, 2001
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K38/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is directed toward peptide analogues of insulin B chain that are generally derived from peptides comprising residues 9 to 23 of the native B chain sequence. The analogues are altered from the native sequence at position 12, 13, 15 and/or 16, and may be additionally be altered at position 19 and/or other positions. Pharmaceutical compositions containing these peptide analogues arc provided. The peptide analogues are useful for treating and inhibiting the development of diabetes.

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