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Methods of using GLP-1 receptor agonists to treat pancreatitis

US8263554B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 7, 2011
Grant dateSep 11, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P7/12
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The disclosure provides the use of GLP-1 receptor agonist compounds to treat pancreatitis (e.g., acute, chronic, hemorrhagic, necrotizing) in patients. The disclosure also provides the use of GLP-1 receptor agonist compounds to reduce elevated plasma amylase and/or lipase concentrations in patients. An exemplary GLP-1 receptor agonist compound is exenatide.

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