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Methods for identifying candidate fat-mobilizing agents

US8389207B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 2007
Grant dateMar 5, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2830/008
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed herein are methods for identifying agents capable of affecting the expression, posttranslational modification, and/or an activity of TRB3, for example, in adipose tissue and/or adipocytes. Such agents are useful, for example, to mobilize fat stores and as prospective obesity therapeutics.

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