Abstract:
The present invention provides antibodies that bind to the human glucagon receptor, designated GCGR and methods of using same. According to certain embodiments of the invention, the antibodies are fully human antibodies that bind to human GCGR. The antibodies of the invention are useful for lowering blood glucose levels and blood ketone levels and are also useful for the treatment of diseases and disorders associated with one or more GCGR biological activities, including the treatment of diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis and long-term complications associated with diabetes, or other metabolic disorders characterized in part by elevated blood glucose levels.
Abstract:
The present invention provides antibodies that bind to the human glucagon receptor, designated GCGR and methods of using same. According to certain embodiments of the invention, the antibodies are fully human antibodies that bind to human GCGR. The antibodies of the invention are useful for lowering blood glucose levels and blood ketone levels and are also useful for the treatment of diseases and disorders associated with one or more GCGR biological activities, including the treatment of diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis and long-term complications associated with diabetes, or other metabolic disorders characterized in part by elevated blood glucose levels.
Abstract:
A method of treating or ameliorating an orphan glycoprotein hormone (OGH)-related condition or a condition which responds to OGH administration, comprising administering an OGH-related compound to a subject in need thereof.
Abstract:
A process for the preparation of a substituted C-2 β-lactam comprises incubating a 2-substituted 3-aminocarboxylic acid with a β-lactam synthetase under conditions such that the 2-substituted 3-aminocarboxylic acid is cyclised to produce a substituted C-2 β-lactam. The process can be used to produce an antibiotic or β-lactamase inhibitor.
Abstract:
Compositions and methods of treating obesity or obesity-related condition, including reducing body-weight, improving-diabetic parameters, metabolic syndrome. liver steatosis, and/or hypertension with a combination of CNTF or a CNTF-related molecule and a second agent which is a therapeutic molecule useful in the treatment of obesity, type II diabetes, or other obesity-related conditions.
Abstract:
Methods of treating diabetes in mammals, particularly humans, by blocking or inhibiting VEGF-mediated activity. A preferred inhibitor of VEGF-mediated activity is a VEGF antagonist such as the VEGF fusion protein trap of SEQ ID NO:2 capable of binding and blocking VEGF. The method of the invention may be combined with other therapies, such as with insulin therapy.
Abstract translation:通过阻断或抑制VEGF介导的活性来治疗哺乳动物,特别是人类的糖尿病的方法。 VEGF介导的活性的优选抑制剂是VEGF拮抗剂,例如能够结合和阻断VEGF的SEQ ID NO:2的VEGF融合蛋白捕获物。 本发明的方法可以与其它疗法组合,例如用胰岛素治疗。
Abstract:
A fusion polypeptide comprising an orphan glyprotein hormone (OGH), OGH-family member, or a fragment thereof; a glycoprotein hormone subunit α1 or α2, or a fragment thereof, and optionally a peptide (P), and a fusion component (F). In one embodiment, the fusion protein comprises hOGH-hFc-hα2 or hTSH-hFc-hα1.