Compositions and methods for promoting lipid mobilization in humans
US6852693B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 7, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N33/5067
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention provides methods of using polypeptide compounds based on the structures of insect peptides of the adipokinetic hormone family to mobilize lipids in humans. The compositions and methods described in the application are useful for modulating human body weight, such as inducing weight loss. The invention also includes screening methods for identifying other compounds effective for modulating lipid mobilization in humans.
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