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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 31, 2006
Filed:
Jan. 11, 2002
Applicant:
Stephen J. Brand, Lincoln, MA (US);
Inventor:
Stephen J. Brand, Lincoln, MA (US);
Assignee:
Waratah Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Verdun, CA;
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61K 38/16 (2006.01); A61K 38/18 (2006.01); C07K 14/485 (2006.01); C07K 14/595 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Compositions and methods are provided for achieving in vivo islet cell regeneration in subjects with preexisting diabetes. The methods comprise short term treatment with a composition having a gastrin/cholecystokinin receptor ligand and an EGF receptor ligand. Treatment with such a composition for a short term resulted in a prolonged period of increased insulin release, decreased fasting blood glucose, and improved glucose tolerance, the prolonged efficacy, the period being considered from the time of cessation of treatment.