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Method of regulating glucose metabolism, and reagents related thereto

US7078381B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 4, 2004
Grant dateJul 18, 2006
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Expiry dateMar 4, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P43/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides methods and compositions for modifying glucose metabolism and treating Type II diabetes in an animal, along with modifying metabolism of a peptide hormone in an animal. Compositions disclosed herein comprise one or more peptides and/or peptide analogs which include a functional group that reacts with an active site residue of a protease.

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