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Methods to stimulate insulin production by pancreatic β-cells

US7632812B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 14, 2005
Grant dateDec 15, 2009
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Expiry dateJul 17, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2039/53
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention features a method of treating deficiency of insulin in a patient, comprising administering to a patient in need thereof hedgehog protein or nucleic acid in an amount effective to raise the level of insulin in the patient.

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