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Amino acid composition for improving glucose tolerance

US7879796B2 · kind B2 · utility

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3References

23Claims

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Assignee

Abbott Laboratories · US

Inventors

Neile Edens · Austin, US
Marti S. Bergana · Blacklick, US
Kati E. Shearer · Terre Haute, US
Terrence B. Mazer · Reynoldsburg, US
Joseph E. Walton · Westerville, US
David R. Wolf · Columbus, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 21, 2006
Grant date	Feb 1, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 18, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61K2300/00
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed are compositions, including low-calorie beverages or liquids, comprising isoleucine, leucine, valine, cysteine, and methionine, in specified amounts, weight ratios, or both. The compositions are especially useful in treating individuals afflicted with impaired glucose tolerance or diabetes.

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