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Glucagon analogues

US7994122B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 16, 2008
Grant dateAug 9, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 16, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P3/04
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides materials and methods for promoting weight loss or preventing weight gain in a subject. In particular, the invention provides novel glucagon analogue peptides effective in such methods and in the treatment of obesity, eating disorders, metabolic syndrome, and non-alcoholic liver steatosis. The peptides may mediate their effect by having increased selectivity for the GLP-1 receptor as compared to human glucagon.

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