Patent number: 8895498
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to novel GIP analogs and GIP hybrid polypeptides with selectable properties, useful as agents for the treatment and prevention of metabolic diseases and disorders, for example those which can be alleviated by control plasma glucose levels, insulin levels, and/or insulin secretion, positive inotropic effects, reduction of catabolic effects, slowing of gastric emptying. Such conditions and disorders include, but are not limited to, hypertension, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular disease, eating disorders, critical care, insulin-resistance, obesity, and diabetes mellitus of any kind, including type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 22, 2012
Date of Patent:
November 25, 2014
Assignees:
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, LP, Amylin Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Inventors:
Odile Esther Levy, Alain D. Baron, Lawrence J. D'Souza, Mary Erickson, Soumitra G. Ghosh, Michael R. Hanley, Samuel Janssen, Carolyn M. Jodka, Diana Y. Lewis, Christine M. Mack, David G. Parkes, Richard A. Pittner, Christopher J. Soares, Ved Srivastava, Andrew A. Young, Thao Le
Publication number: 20130137631
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to novel GIP analogs and GIP hybrid polypeptides with selectable properties, useful as agents for the treatment and prevention of metabolic diseases and disorders, for example those which can be alleviated by control plasma glucose levels, insulin levels, and/or insulin secretion, positive inotropic effects, reduction of catabolic effects, slowing of gastric emptying. Such conditions and disorders include, but are not limited to, hypertension, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular disease, eating disorders, critical care, insulin-resistance, obesity, and diabetes mellitus of any kind, including type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes.
Type:
Application
Filed:
August 22, 2012
Publication date:
May 30, 2013
Applicant:
Amylin Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Inventors:
Odile Esther LEVY, Alain D. Baron, Lawrence J. D'Souza, Mary Erickson, Soumitra G. Ghosh, Michael R. Hanley, Samuel Janssen, Carolyn M. Jodka, Diana Y. Lewis, Christine M. Mack, David G. Parkes, Richard A. Pittner, Christopher J. Soares, Ved Srivastava, Andrew A. Young, Thao Le