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Inhibition of the activity of the capsaicin receptor in the treatment of type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance or insulin resistance

Patent number: 8455504

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treating diseases or disorders benefiting from inactivating or down-regulating the activity of the capsaicin receptor in a mammal by inhibiting the activity of the capsaicin receptor. The present invention also provides a method of treating obesity and obesity-related diseases and disorders in a mammal by inhibiting the activity of the capsaicin receptor.

Type: Grant

Filed: December 22, 2010

Date of Patent: June 4, 2013

Assignee: Xenia Pharma

Inventors: Dorte Xenia Gram, Anker Jon Hansen