Methods and compositions for treatment of metabolic disorders
US9907848B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 9, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2239/38
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to the discovery that increases in invariant NKT cell (iNKT) number and/or activity can reduce the incidence or severity of metabolic disorders such as obesity and diabetes. The invention accordingly features methods, kits, and compositions for the treatment of such metabolic disorders by administration of a composition capable of increasing iNKT activity.
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