Method of regulating glucose metabolism, and reagents related thereto
US7829530B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 26, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P43/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
One aspect of the present invention relates to a method for treating Type II diabetes in an animal, comprising conjointly administering to the animal metformin and an inhibitor of dipeptidylpeptidase IV or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in an amount sufficient to treat Type II diabetes of the animal but not sufficient to suppress the animal's immune system.
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