METHODS FOR AFFECTING BODY COMPOSITION USING AMYLIN AGONISTS

Methods for affecting body composition include the use of amylin agonists, such as pramlintide or davalintide. Total body weight may be reduced, maintained or even increased; however, the body fat is reduced or body fat gain is prevented, while lean body mass is maintained or increased. L'inven...

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Main Authors MACK, CHRISTINE, M, ROTH, JONATHAN, DAVID
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
French
Published 20.01.2011
Subjects
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, OR TOILET PURPOSES
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Summary:Methods for affecting body composition include the use of amylin agonists, such as pramlintide or davalintide. Total body weight may be reduced, maintained or even increased; however, the body fat is reduced or body fat gain is prevented, while lean body mass is maintained or increased. L'invention concerne des procédés permettant d'agir sur la composition du corps. Lesdites méthodes font appel à l'utilisation d'agonistes d'amyline, tels que le pramlintide ou le davalintide. Le poids total du corps peut être réduit, maintenu ou même augmenté ; cependant, le tissu adipeux est réduit ou le gain de tissu adipeux est empêché, alors que la masse corporelle maigre est maintenue ou augmentée.
Bibliography:Application Number: WO2010US27599