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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 02, 2013
Filed:
Mar. 19, 2012
Gautam S. Ghatnekar, Charleston, SC (US);
Justin Brower, Cary, NC (US);
Gautam S. Ghatnekar, Charleston, SC (US);
Justin Brower, Cary, NC (US);
Halimed Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Charleston, SC (US);
Abstract
Embodiments described herein are directed to methods for the treatment and control of hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, dyslipidemia, and other lipid disorders, and in delaying the onset of or reducing the risk of conditions and sequelae that are associated with these diseases, including atherosclerosis and non-insulin dependent diabetes. In addition, embodiments are directed to methods of treating coronary heart disease and metabolic syndrome. Embodiments are also directed to neurotensin analogs. In embodiments, the neurotensin analogs may be capable of binding to neurotensin receptors and, upon binding, may modulate the levels of lipids in subjects.