Abstract: The invention provides specific GLP-1 analogs fused to specific IgG4-Fc derivatives. These fusion proteins have an increased half-life, decreased immunogenicity, and reduce effector activity. The fusion proteins are useful in treating diabetes, obesity, irritable bowel syndrome and other conditions that would be benefited by lowering plasma glucose, inhibiting gastric and/or intestinal motility and inhibiting gastric and/or intestinal emptying, or inhibiting food intake.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 31, 2008
Date of Patent:
September 25, 2012
Assignee:
Eli Lilly and Company
Inventors:
Wolfgang Glaesner, Rohn Lee Millican, Jr., Andrew Mark Vick