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Modification of feeding behavior

US7459432B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 24, 2002
Grant dateDec 2, 2008
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Expiry dateAug 16, 2023

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

Abstract

Methods are disclosed for decreasing calorie intake, food intake, and appetite in a subject. The methods include peripherally administering a therapeutically effective amount of PYY or an agonist thereof to the subject, thereby decreasing the calorie intake of the subject.

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