Use of Acrp30 globular head to promote increases in muscle mass and muscle differentiation
US7405193B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 22, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P21/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to the field of muscle research, in particular to the discovery of a compound effective for increasing muscle mass, muscle cell differentiation, and oxidation of free fatty acids in muscle, useful in methods of treating muscle-related diseases and disorders as well as for augmenting muscle mass in general. The muscle-related diseases or disorders envisaged to be treated by the methods of the invention include, but are not limited to, muscular dystrophy, and other conditions resulting in muscle atrophy or muscle wasting.
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