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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 09, 2013
Filed:
Dec. 14, 2009
Aimin Xu, Hong Kong, HK;
Yu Wang, Hong Kong, HK;
Karen S. L. Lam, Hong Kong, HK;
The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, CN;
Abstract
Methods and compositions for identifying and treating obesity and obesity-induced metabolic disorders are provided. One aspect provides a method for the evaluation of risk and progression of glucose tolerance, insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes in mammalian subjects. The method includes measuring the concentration of circulating lipocalin-2 in a subject and comparing the measured level to lipocalin-2 to a reference level. Another aspect provides methods of treating insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes and other related complications by administering to a patient a composition that can reduce the circulating levels of lipocalin-2, for example a lipocalin-2 antagonist.