Abstract: The present invention relates generally to novel multi-agonist peptides useful as agents for the treatment and prevention of metabolic diseases and disorders, for example those which can be alleviated by control of weight loss, plasma glucose and lipid levels, insulin levels, and/or insulin secretion, positive inotropic effects, reduction of catabolic effects, slowing of gastric emptying and preventing neurodegeneration. Such conditions and disorders include, but are not limited to, control of food intake, weight loss, energy metabolism, plasma glucose levels, insulin levels, and/or insulin secretion, positive inotropic effects, reduction of catabolic effects, slowing of gastric emptying, obesity, diabetes and diabetes-related conditions, liver fat-associated inflammation and injury.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to novel multi-agonist peptides useful as agents for the treatment and prevention of metabolic diseases and disorders, for example those which can be alleviated by control of weight loss, plasma glucose and lipid levels, insulin levels, and/or insulin secretion, positive inotropic effects, reduction of catabolic effects, slowing of gastric emptying and preventing neurodegeneration. Such conditions and disorders include, but are not limited to, control of food intake, weight loss, energy metabolism, plasma glucose levels, insulin levels, and/or insulin secretion, positive inotropic effects, reduction of catabolic effects, slowing of gastric emptying, obesity, diabetes and diabetes-related conditions, liver fat-associated inflammation and injury.

Abstract: Provided herein are neuropeptide-2 receptor agonists of the formula (I): as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts, derivatives and fragments thereof, wherein the substituents are as those disclosed in the specification. X is 4-oxo-6-(1-piperazinyl)-3(4H)-quinazoline-acetic acid (Pqa). These compounds, and the pharmaceutical compositions containing them, are useful for the treatment of diseases such as, for example, obesity and diabetes.

Abstract: Provided herein are neuropeptide-2 receptor agonists of the formula (I): as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts, derivatives and fragments thereof, wherein the substituents are as those disclosed in the specification. These compounds, and the pharmaceutical compositions containing them, are useful for the treatment of diseases such as, for example, obesity and diabetes.

Abstract: This invention relates to a double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) for inhibiting the expression of a PTP1B gene. The invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising the dsRNA or nucleic acid molecules or vectors encoding the same together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier; methods for treating diseases caused by the expression of a PTP1B gene using said pharmaceutical composition; and methods for inhibiting the expression of PTP1B in a cell.

Abstract: Provided herein are neuropeptide-2 receptor agonists of the formula (I): as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts, derivatives and fragments thereof, wherein the substituents are as those disclosed in the specification. X is 4-oxo-6-(1-piperazinyl)-3(4H)-quinazoline-acetic acid (Pqa). These compounds, and the pharmaceutical compositions containing them, are useful for the treatment of diseases such as, for example, obesity and diabetes.

Abstract: Provided herein are neuropeptide-2 receptor agonists of the formula (I): as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts, derivatives and fragments thereof, wherein the substituents are as those disclosed in the specification. X is 4-oxo-6-(1-piperazinyl)-3(4H)-quinazoline-acetic acid (Pqa). These compounds, and the pharmaceutical compositions containing them, are useful for the treatment of diseases such as, for example, obesity and diabetes.