Abstract: Peptide analogs of oxyntomodulin (OXM, glucagon-37), which have been modified to be resistant to cleavage and inactivation by dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) and to increase in vivo half-life of the peptide analog while enabling the peptide analog to act as a dual GLP-1/glucagon receptor (GCGR) agonist are described. The peptide analogs are useful for treatment of metabolic disorders such as diabetes and obesity.

Abstract: Peptide analogs of oxyntomodulin (OXM, glucagon-37), which have been modified to be resistant to cleavage and inactivation by dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) and to increase in vivo half-life of the peptide analog while enabling the peptide analog to act as a dual GLP-1/glucagon receptor (GCGR) agonist are described. The peptide analogs are useful for treatment of metabolic disorders such as diabetes and obesity.

Abstract: Peptide analogs of oxyntomodulin (OXM, glucagon-37), which have been modified to be resistant to cleavage and inactivation by dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) and to increase in vivo half-life of the peptide analog while enabling the peptide analog to act as a dual GLP-1/glucagon receptor (GCGR) agonistm are described. The peptide analogs are useful for treatment of metabolic disorders such as diabetes and obesity.

Abstract: Neuromedin U receptor agonists for use in the treatment of metabolic disorders such as obesity and diabetes are disclosed. In particular, disclosed are neuromedin U receptor agonists that comprise neuromedin S (NMS).

Abstract: The use of neuromedin U receptor agonists to elevate the levels of GLP-1 and/or PYY in an individual in need of an increase in its levels of GLP-1 and/or PYY is described. Further described is the use of neuromedin U receptor agonists to lower the levels of glucagon in an individual in need of lowered glucagon levels. Thus, methods for elevating GLP-1 and/or PYY and lowering glucagon levels in an individual by administering to the individual compositions comprising a neuromedin U receptor agonist and optionally one or more dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) inhibitors are described.

Abstract: Provided are methods of increasing KATP activity in the hypothalamus of a mammal, methods of reducing glucose production and peripheral blood glucose levels in a mammal, methods of inhibiting gluconeogenesis in the liver of a mammal, and methods of increasing glucose production and peripheral blood glucose levels in a mammal.

Abstract: Provided are methods of increasing KATP channel activity in the hypothalamus of a mammal, methods of reducing glucose production in a mammal, methods of reducing peripheral glucose levels in a mammal, methods of reducing triglyceride levels in a mammal, methods of reducing very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) levels in a mammal, methods of methods of reducing gluconeogenesis in the liver of a mammal, methods of treating metabolic disorders such as diabetes, hyperglycemia, insulin resistance, glucose intolerance, metabolic syndrome and/or obesity, and methods of increasing glucose production and peripheral glucose levels in a mammal. Also provided are methods of treating heart failure, ischemia, coronary heart disease, familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency, hypopituitarism, hyperlipidemia, hypertriglyceridemia, hyperVLDLemia, atherosclerosis, hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, polycystic ovary syndrome, gonadotropin deficiency and/or amenorrhea.