Abstract: This invention relates to compositions for use in the treatment of diabetes, for example type-2 diabetes; obesity; and/or metabolic syndrome. Specifically, the invention relates to a composition for use in the treatment of diabetes, the composition comprising at least one of diindolylmethane; indole-3-carbinol; embelin; [6]-gingerol; and [6]-shogaol, or combinations each thereof. Also disclosed is use in the treatment of obesity and use in the treatment of metabolic syndrome.

Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides for use in the treatment of metabolic disorders. In particular, the present invention relates to peptides for use in the treatment of diabetes. According to the present invention, there is provided a peptide for use in the treatment of a metabolic disorder; wherein the peptide is a piscine-derived PYY or fragment or analogue thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions for use in the treatment of diabetes, for example type-2 diabetes; obesity; and/or metabolic syndrome. Specifically, the invention relates to a composition for use in the treatment of diabetes, the composition comprising at least one of diindolylmethane; indole-3-carbinol; embelin; [6]-gingerol; and [6]-shogaol, or combinations each thereof. Also disclosed is use in the treatment of obesity and use in the treatment of metabolic syndrome.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition with a peptide analog of apelin, and a method of treatment for various conditions are described. An exemplary embodiment is a peptide analog comprising at least residues 2-13 of SEQ ID NO: 1 and further comprising at least a substitution or modification at residue 13 of SEQ ID NO: 1. A pharmaceutical composition comprising the peptide analog of the present invention and method of treatment for diabetes, stimulating insulin release, and moderating blood glucose excursions by administering the peptide analog of the present invention to a patient in need thereof are described.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions for use in the treatment of diabetes, for example type-2 diabetes; obesity; and/or metabolic syndrome. Specifically, the invention relates to a composition for use in the treatment of diabetes, the composition comprising at least one of diindolylmethane; indole-3-carbinol; embelin; [6]-gingerol; and [6]-shogaol, or combinations each thereof. Also disclosed is use in the treatment of obesity and use in the treatment of metabolic syndrome.

Abstract: The invention relates to a peptide analogue comprising at least residues 2-13 of SEQ ID NO: 1 and further comprising at least a substitution or modification at residue 13 of SEQ ID NO: 1. The invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising the peptide analogue of the present invention and methods of treatment of diabetes, stimulating insulin release and moderating blood glucose excursions comprising administering the peptide analogue of the present invention to a patient in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a peptide comprising at least 12 amino acid residues from the N-terminal end of gastric inhibitory polypeptide, or an analog thereof, which are useful to prophylactically prevent, improve, or reverse the diminished cognitive function associated with these types of disorders, by increasing (or sustaining) the LTP of synaptic transmission. Moreover, sustaining LTP may find utility in the prophylaxis of neurological disease by delaying the onset of impaired cognitive processes, and could serve as a treatment, not only for the diminished cognitive function caused by neurodegeneration, but also for the dysfunctional cognitive processes associated with trauma or age. Additionally, the peptides and analogs of the present invention find are useful to improve the altered cognitive function associated with hyperexcitability-type disorders, by reducing the elevated level of LTP of synaptic transmission.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a peptide analogue of glucagon-like peptide-1 (7-36), which is useful to prophylactically prevent, improve, or reverse the diminished cognitive function associated with these types of disorders, by increasing (or sustaining) the LTP of synaptic transmission. Moreover, sustaining LTP may find utility in the prophylaxis of neurological disease by delaying the onset of impaired cognitive processes, and could serve as a treatment, not only for the diminished cognitive function caused by neurodegeneration, but also for the dysfunctional cognitive processes associated with trauma or age.

Abstract: The present invention provides peptide analogues which are antagonists of gastric inhibitory peptide (GIP). The peptides, based on GIP 1-42 include substitutions and/or modifications which have enhanced resistance to degradation by the enzyme dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP IV). The invention also provides a process of N terminally modifying GIP and the use of the peptide analogues for treatment of diabetes.

Abstract: The present invention provides peptides which stimulate the release of insulin. The peptides, based on GIP 1-42 include substitutions and/or modifications which enhance and influence secretion and/or have enhanced resistance to degradation. The invention also provides a process of N terminally modifying GIP and the use of the peptide analogues for treatment of diabetes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a peptide analogue of glucagon-like peptide-1 (7-36), which is useful to prophylactically prevent, improve, or reverse the diminished cognitive function associated with these types of disorders, by increasing (or sustaining) the LTP of synaptic transmission. Moreover, sustaining LTP may find utility in the prophylaxis of neurological disease by delaying the onset of impaired cognitive processes, and could serve as a treatment, not only for the diminished cognitive function caused by neurodegeneration, but also for the dysfunctional cognitive processes associated with trauma or age.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a peptide comprising at least 12 amino acid residues from the N-terminal end of gastric inhibitory polypeptide, or an analogue thereof, which are useful to prophylactically prevent, improve, or reverse the diminished cognitive function associated with these types of disorders, by increasing (or sustaining) the LTP of synaptic transmission. Moreover, sustaining LTP may find utility in the prophylaxis of neurological disease by delaying the onset of impaired cognitive processes, and could serve as a treatment, not only for the diminished cognitive function caused by neurodegeneration, but also for the dysfunctional cognitive processes associated with trauma or age. Additionally, the peptides and analogues of the present invention find are useful to improve the altered cognitive function associated with hyperexcitability-type disorders, by reducing the elevated level of LTP of synaptic transmission.

Abstract: The present invention provides peptides which stimulate the release of insulin. The peptides, based on GIP 1-42 include substitutions and/or modifications which enhance and influence secretion and/or have enhanced resistance to degradation. The invention also provides a process of N terminally modifying GIP and the use of the peptide analogues for treatment of diabetes.

Abstract: Peptide analogues and methods are provided for treating age-related symptoms of decreased pancreatic beta-cell function, including glucose intolerance, type 2 diabetes, beta-cell glucose insensitivity, insulin resistance and reduced insulin secretion.

Abstract: The invention concerns a peptide based on biologically active CCK-8.

Abstract: Peptide analogues and uses are provided for treating and preventing obesity and for treating, preventing and reversing weight gain and related metabolic disease, and promoting weight loss and weight maintenance, by administering a medicament comprising an antagonist of GIP receptor, which is a peptide analogue of GIP.

Abstract: The invention provides a peptide based on biologically active CCK-8 having improved characteristics for the treatment of obesity and/or type 2 diabetes wherein the primary structure of CCK-8 is: Asp1Tyr2(SO3H)-Met3Gly4Trp5Met6Asp7Phe8amide (SEQ ID NO:1) and wherein the peptide has at least one amino add substitution and/or modification and is not Asp1-glucitol CCK-8. The invention also provides the use of the peptide in the preparation of a medicament to inhibit food intake, induce satiety, stimulate insulin secretion, moderate blood glucose excursions, enhance glucose disposal and/or exhibit enhanced stability in plasma compared to native CCK-8 and/or for treatment of obesity and/or type 2 diabetes.

Abstract: The present invention provides peptides which stimulate the release of insulin. The peptides, based on GIP 1-42 include substitutions and/or modifications which enhance and influence secretion and/or have enhanced resistance to degradation. The invention also provides a process of N terminally modifying GIP and the use of the peptide analogues for treatment of diabetes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides, or fragments thereof, isolated from the skin secretions of amphibians and which act as stimulators of insulin secretion and pancreatic beta cell function. The invention also encompasses peptide having at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90%, optionally more than 95%, sequence identity based on the ClustalW alignment method with the respective amino acid sequences of SEQ ID Nos. 1 to 17. Furthermore, the invention also includes peptides selected from the group comprising brevinins, dermaseptins and esculentins for stimulating insulin secretion by activation of physiological stimulus-secretion coupling pathways. These peptides are useful to stimulate insulin secretion and/or moderate blood glucose excursions. These peptides may be used for treatment of type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Abstract: The present invention provides peptides which stimulate the release of insulin. The peptides, based on GIP 1-42 include substitutions and/or modifications which enhance and influence secretion and/or have enhanced resistance to degradation. The invention also provides a process of N terminally modifying GIP and the use of the peptide analogues for treatment of diabetes.