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UCP1 (thermogenin)—inducing agents for use in the treatment of a disorder of the energy homeostasis

US9320756B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 6, 2011
Grant dateApr 26, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 18, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2320/30
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to compositions comprising an agent, like a polynucleotide, which induces or upregulates expression of UCP1 for use in treating or preventing a disorder of the energy homeostasis, overweight, adiposity, obesity, metabolic syndrome or related diseases or disorders in a subject. The present invention also relates to a method of treating or preventing a disorder of the energy homeostasis, overweight, adiposity, obesity, metabolic syndrome or related diseases or disorders in a subject comprising administrating a composition comprising a polynucleotide which induces or upregulates expression of UCP1.

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