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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 12, 2013
Filed:
Apr. 07, 2010
Applicants:
Christopher B. Newgard, Durham, NC (US);
Samuel B. Stephens, Durham, NC (US);
Jonathan C. Schisler, Morrisville, NC (US);
Inventors:
Christopher B. Newgard, Durham, NC (US);
Samuel B. Stephens, Durham, NC (US);
Jonathan C. Schisler, Morrisville, NC (US);
Assignee:
Duke University, Durham, NC (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61K 38/00 (2006.01); A61P 38/28 (2006.01); A61P 7/12 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Methods of modulating blood glucose levels treating hyperglycemia and related complications and conditions by administration of a VGF biomolecule to a patient in need of such treatment are provided. Methods of enhancing insulin secretion from islet beta cells in a mammal exhibiting reduced insulin secretion by administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a VGF biomolecule are also provided.