Patents by Inventor Andrea M. Peier

Andrea M. Peier has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • MECHANISM OF NEUROMEDIN U ACTION AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20110294735
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: Donald J. Marsh, Andrea M. Peier, Alessandro Pocai
  • NEUROMEDIN U RECEPTOR AGONISTS AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20100075907
    Abstract: Neuromedin U receptor agonists for use in the treatment of metabolic disorders such as obesity and diabetes are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventors: Donald J. Marsh, Antonello Pessi, Maria A. Bednarek, Elisabetta Bianchi, Paolo Ingallinella, Andrea M. Peier