Amylin family peptides and methods for making and using them

The present invention relates to novel compounds having a function of a peptide in the amylin family, related nucleic acids, expression constructs, host cells, and processes production of the compounds. The compounds of the invention include one or more amino acid sequence modifications. In addition...

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Main Author SOARES CHRISTOPHER J.,HANLEY MICHAEL R.,LEWIS DIANA YVONNE,PARKES DAVID GEOFFREY,JODKA CAROLYN MARIE,PRICKETT KATHRYN S.,GHOSH SOUMITRA,MACK CHRISTINE MARIE,LIN QING
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LanguageEnglish
Published 13.06.2007
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Summary:The present invention relates to novel compounds having a function of a peptide in the amylin family, related nucleic acids, expression constructs, host cells, and processes production of the compounds. The compounds of the invention include one or more amino acid sequence modifications. In addition, methods and compositions are disclosed to treat and prevent metabolic disorders such as obesity, diabetes, and increased cardiovascular risk.
Bibliography:Application Number: CN2005812043