Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080207501 | Amylin Family Polypeptide-6 (Afp-6) Analogs and Methods of Making and Using Them - The present invention relates to Amylin Family Polypeptide-6 (AFP-6) analogs, which include derivatives and fragments, related nucleic acids, expression constructs, host cells, and processes for recombinant production of the AFP-6 analogs. The AFP-6 analogs of the invention include one or more amino acid sequence modifications. In addition, methods and compositions are disclosed to treat and prevent conditions such as metabolic and cardiovascular disorders, e.g., obesity, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, myocardial ischemia, and increased cardiovascular risk. | 08-28-2008 |
20080312157 | GIP ANALOG AND HYBRID POLYPEPTIDES WITH SELECTABLE PROPERTIES - The present invention relates generally to novel GIP analogs and GIP hybrid polypeptides with selectable properties, useful as agents for the treatment and prevention of metabolic diseases and disorders, for example those which can be alleviated by control plasma glucose levels, insulin levels, and/or insulin secretion, positive inotropic effects, reduction of catabolic effects, slowing of gastric emptying. Such conditions and disorders include, but are not limited to, hypertension, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular disease, eating disorders, critical care, insulin-resistance, obesity, and diabetes mellitus of any kind, including type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. | 12-18-2008 |
20090036364 | GIP ANALOG AND HYBRID POLYPEPTIDES WITH SELECTABLE PROPERTIES - The present invention relates generally to novel GIP analogs and GIP hybrid polypeptides with selectable properties, useful as agents for the treatment and prevention of metabolic diseases and disorders, for example those which can be alleviated by control plasma glucose levels, insulin levels, and/or insulin secretion, positive inotropic effects, reduction of catabolic effects, slowing of gastric emptying. Such conditions and disorders include, but are not limited to, hypertension, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular disease, eating disorders, critical care, insulin-resistance, obesity, and diabetes mellitus of any kind, including type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. | 02-05-2009 |
20090209460 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING OBESITY AND RELATED METABOLIC DISORDERS - The present invention relates to the use of neuromedins in methods to treat and prevent conditions such as obesity and other food-related disorders. In addition, novel peptides, FNX Peptides, are provided, which find use in treating these disorders. | 08-20-2009 |
20100009907 | Glucagon-Like Peptides and Uses Thereof - The present invention relates to non-mammalian Glucagon-like peptides (nmGLP-1), analogs thereof, related nucleic acids, and processes production of such peptides. The nmGLP-1 peptides and analogs thereof of the invention include one or more amino acid sequence modifications. In addition, methods and compositions are disclosed to treat and prevent obesity, reducing body weight, controlling glycemia, controlling or reducing appetite, and reducing food intake. | 01-14-2010 |
20100029554 | Composition and Methods for Treatment of Congestive Heart Failure - Provided herein is the use of GLP-1 molecules or agonists and analogs thereof, and the use of exendin molecules or agonists and analogs thereof, including their derivatives and active fragments, for the prevention or treatment of congestive heart failure. Pharmaceutical compositions for use in the methods described herein are also disclosed. Further provided are compositions and methods for the treatment and/or prevention of diabetes mellitus, hyperglycemia, insulin resistance and obesity, and for the reduction of food intake and suppression of appetite of subjects. | 02-04-2010 |
20130137631 | GIP ANALOG AND HYBRID POLYPEPTIDES WITH SELECTABLE PROPERTIES - The present invention relates generally to novel GIP analogs and GIP hybrid polypeptides with selectable properties, useful as agents for the treatment and prevention of metabolic diseases and disorders, for example those which can be alleviated by control plasma glucose levels, insulin levels, and/or insulin secretion, positive inotropic effects, reduction of catabolic effects, slowing of gastric emptying. Such conditions and disorders include, but are not limited to, hypertension, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular disease, eating disorders, critical care, insulin-resistance, obesity, and diabetes mellitus of any kind, including type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. | 05-30-2013 |
20130196913 | GIP ANALOG AND HYBRID POLYPEPTIDES WITH SELECTABLE PROPERTIES - The present invention relates generally to novel GIP analogs and GIP hybrid polypeptides with selectable properties, useful as agents for the treatment and prevention of metabolic diseases and disorders, for example those which can be alleviated by control plasma glucose levels, insulin levels, and/or insulin secretion, positive inotropic effects, reduction of catabolic effects, slowing of gastric emptying. Such conditions and disorders include, but are not limited to, hypertension, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular disease, eating disorders, critical care, insulin-resistance, obesity, and diabetes mellitus of any kind, including type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. | 08-01-2013 |
20140249076 | AMYLIN-CALCITONIN CHIMERIC PEPTIDES CONJUGATED TO DURATION ENHANCING MOIETIES - Provided herein are amylin-calcitonin peptide conjugates having enhanced duration of biological activity, and methods of use thereof. The amylin-calcitonin peptide conjugates include duration enhancing moieties, such as water soluble polymers and long chain aliphatic groups, bound to the amylin-calcitonin peptide. Methods of use are provided for treatment of an eating disorder, insulin resistance, obesity, overweight, abnormal postprandial hyperglycemia, Type I diabetes, Type II diabetes, gestational diabetes, metabolic syndrome, dumping syndrome, hypertension, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular disease, hyperlipidemia, sleep apnea, cancer, pulmonary hypertension, cholescystitis or osteoarthritis. | 09-04-2014 |