Methods of treating obesity by inhibiting nicotinamide N-methyl transferase (NNMT)
US9072766B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 18, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N2310/321
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention, in various embodiments, relates to methods of inhibiting NNMT production or activity in a cell, and methods of treating or preventing obesity or a related metabolic condition in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering a nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT) antagonist. The invention further provides methods of identifying NNMT antagonists useful for treating obesity and related metabolic disorders.
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