Method for screening for agents that affect food intake
US7919329B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 24, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2333/70571
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Screening methods of use in identifying agents that affect caloric intake, food intake, appetite, and energy expenditure are disclosed herein. These methods are used to identify agents of use in treating obesity, or that can be used to decrease the weight of a subject. These methods can also be used to identify agents of use in treating anorexia or cachexia and can be used to increase appetite and to increase the weight and lean body mass of a subject.
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