Administration of nicotinamide mononucleotide in the treatment of disease
US9844561B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 15, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 19, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K31/7064
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed are methods and compositions related to methods of treating, ameliorating, mitigating, slowing, arresting, preventing or reversing various diseases and conditions, including age-related obesity, age-related increases in blood lipid levels, age-related decreases in insulin sensitivity, age-related decreases in memory function, and age-related changes in eye function such as macular degeneration. The methods comprise administering nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) to a subject. In some embodiments, the administration can be oral administration. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising NMN.
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