Abstract: The present invention provides a method for increasing metabolism and/or energy expenditure in a subject, e.g., to treat or prevent obesity and/or a related condition and/or to reduce adiposity, the method comprising increasing the level and/or activity of Hypoxia Induced Factor 1? (HIF-1?) in a cell, tissue or organ of the subject, thereby increasing metabolism in the subject. The present invention also provides a method for increasing metabolism in a subject, the method comprising administering an iron chelating agent to the subject, thereby increasing metabolism in the subject.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for increasing metabolism and/or energy expenditure in a subject, e.g., to treat or prevent obesity and/or a related condition and/or the reduce adiposity, the method comprising increasing the level and/or activity of Hypoxia Induced Factor 1? (HIF-1?) in a cell, tissue or organ of the subject, thereby increasing metabolism in the subject. The present invention also provides a method for increasing metabolism in a subject, the method comprising administering an iron chelating agent to the subject, thereby increasing metabolism in the subject.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for treating a subject having or at risk of a diabetes-related disorder. In a preferred embodiment, the method involves increasing the level or activity of Hypoxia Induced Factor 1 (HIF-1?) in pancreatic-?-cells or insulin-sensitive tissues in the subject by administering to the subject an inhibitor of a protein that decreases the level or activity of HIF-1?. The present invention also relates to a method of transplanting pancreatic islet cells in a subject.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for treating a subject having or at risk of a diabetes-related disorder. In a preferred embodiment, the method involves increasing the level or activity of Hypoxia Induced Factor 1 (HIF-1 ?) in pancreatic-?-cells or insulin-sensitive tissues in the subject by administering to the subject an inhibitor of a protein that decreases the level or activity of HIF-1?. The present invention also relates to a method of transplanting pancreatic islet cells in a subject.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for increasing metabolism and/or energy expenditure in a subject, e.g., to treat or prevent obesity and/or a related condition and/or to reduce adiposity, the method comprising increasing the level and/or activity of Hypoxia Induced Factor 1? (HIF-1?) in a cell, tissue or organ of the subject, thereby increasing metabolism in the subject. The present invention also provides a method for increasing metabolism in a subject, the method comprising administering an iron chelating agent to the subject, thereby increasing metabolism in the subject.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for treating a subject having or at risk of a diabetes-related disorder. In a preferred embodiment, the method involves increasing the level or activity of Hypoxia Induced Factor 1 (HIF-1 ?) in pancreatic-?-cells or insulin-sensitive tissues in the subject by administering to the subject an inhibitor of a protein that decreases the level or activity of HIF-1?. The present invention also relates to a method of transplanting pancreatic islet cells in a subject.

Abstract: The invention provides methods of screening for compounds that increase levels or activity of Aryl hydrocarbon Nuclear Receptor Translocator (ARNT) and/or Hypoxia Inducible Factor 1? (HIF1?), for the treatment and prevention of diabetes-related disorders, including type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus, impaired glucose tolerance, insulin resistance and beta cell dysfunction; compounds identified by said screening methods; and methods of using said compounds. Also included are methods for treating or preventing diabetes-related diseases using ARNT and/or HIF1? polypeptides and polynucleotides, and for using information regarding the expression, level or activity of ARNT and/or HIF1? in predictive medicine, e.g., diagnostic assays, prognostic assays, monitoring clinical trials, and pharmacogenetics.

Abstract: The invention provides methods of screening for compounds that decrease ARNT2 expression, levels or activity, for the treatment and prevention of diabetes-related disorders, including type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus, impaired glucose tolerance, insulin resistance and beta cell dysfunction; compounds identified by said screening methods; and methods of using said compounds. Also included are methods for using information regarding the expression, level or activity of ARNT in predictive medicine, e.g., diagnostic assays, prognostic assays, monitoring clinical trials, and pharmacogenetics.

Abstract: The invention provides methods of screening for compounds that increase levels or activity of Aryl hydrocarbon Nuclear Receptor Translocator (ARNT) and/or Hypoxia Inducible Factor 1? (HIF1?), for the treatment and prevention of diabetes-related disorders, including type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus, impaired glucose tolerance, insulin resistance and beta cell dysfunction; compounds identified by said screening methods; and methods of using said compounds. Also included are methods for treating or preventing diabetes-related diseases using ARNT and/or HIF1? polypeptides and polynucleotides, and for using information regarding the expression, level or activity of ARNT and/or HIF1? in predictive medicine, e.g., diagnostic assays, prognostic assays, monitoring clinical trials, and pharmacogenetics.