Xobesin agonists and antagonists for the treatment of metabolic disorders
US7276342B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2500/04
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to the field of metabolic research, in particular the discovery of compounds effective for reducing body mass and useful for treating obesity-related diseases and disorders. The obesity-related diseases or disorders envisioned to be treated by the methods of the invention include, but are not limited to, hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis, insulin resistance, diabetes, and hypertension. In particular, the invention provides for methods of identifying and using AGONISTS and ANTAGONISTS of XOBESIN activity, wherein said activity is selected from the group consisting of lipid partitioning, lipid metabolism, and insulin-like activity.
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