Homotrimeric extended OBG3 globular head and uses thereof
US7459433B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 26, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 22, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07K14/5759
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to the field of obesity research. Obesity is a public health problem that is serious and widespread. A compound, homotrimer of OBG3 polypeptide fragment comprising globular domain and all or part of OBG3 collagen-like region, has been identified that has utility for reducing body mass, for maintaining weight loss, and for treating obesity-related diseases and disorders. These obesity-related diseases and disorders include hyperlipidemias, atherosclerosis, diabetes, and hypertension.
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