Method of treatment and agents useful for same
US7105480B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 2, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07K14/5759
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates generally to a method of modulating bone resorption and to agents useful for same. More particularly, the present invention provides for the use of leptin and its derivatives, homologues, analogues, antagonists or agonists to modulate osteoclastogenesis. Even more particularly, the present invention contemplates the treatment of disorders characterised by or associated with excessive bone resorption such as but not limited to osteoporosis and Paget's disease. The present invention further provides for the use of leptin and its derivatives, homologues, analogues, antagonists and agonists in the manufacture of a medicament for the modulation of bone resorption.
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