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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 24, 2013
Filed:
May. 21, 2009
Brett P. Monia, Encinitas, CA (US);
Xing-xian Yu, San Diego, CA (US);
Sanjay Bhanot, Carlsbad, CA (US);
Brett P. Monia, Encinitas, CA (US);
Xing-Xian Yu, San Diego, CA (US);
Sanjay Bhanot, Carlsbad, CA (US);
Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Carlsbad, CA (US);
Abstract
Methods are provided for modulating RBP4 by administering a RBP4-specific modulator. Also provided are methods for treating cardiovascular and metabolic disorders in a subject or delaying or preventing risk factors thereof through the modulation of RBP4. The present invention is also directed to methods of decreasing lipid levels in a subject or for preventing or delaying the onset of a rise in lipid levels in a subject, comprising administering to said subject a RBP4-specific inhibitor.