Methods for lowering blood glucose

US9295664B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9295664-B2
Application numberUS-201214124582-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateJun 6, 2012
Priority dateJun 6, 2011
Publication dateMar 29, 2016
Grant dateMar 29, 2016

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Abstract

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In one aspect, the invention relates to methods for treating muscle atrophy by providing to an animal in need thereof an effective amount of a compound. The compound can modulate the expression levels of multiple mRNA of a muscle atrophy signature. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

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What is claimed is: 1. A method of lowering blood glucose in an animal comprising administering to the animal a composition comprising from 25 to 500 mg of ursolic acid, and a compound having a structure represented by a formula: wherein each ----- represents a covalent bond selected from a single or double bond; wherein each of R 21a , R 21b , R 21c , R 21d , R 21e , R 22 , R 23a , R 23b , R 23c and R 23d in said formula is chosen independently from H and OH or a stereoisomer, tautomer, solvate, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; thereby lowering the blood glucose in the animal. 2. A method of lowering blood glucose in an animal comprising administering to the animal a composition comprising from 25 to 500 mg of ursolic acid, and a compound of formula:

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  • for hyperglycaemia, e.g. antidiabetics · CPC title

  • for glucose homeostasis (pancreatic hormones A61P5/48) · CPC title

  • Drugs for disorders of the muscular or neuromuscular system · CPC title

  • Anabolic agents (androgens A61P5/26) · CPC title

  • Muscle relaxants, e.g. for tetanus or cramps · CPC title

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What does patent US9295664B2 cover?
In one aspect, the invention relates to methods for treating muscle atrophy by providing to an animal in need thereof an effective amount of a compound. The compound can modulate the expression levels of multiple mRNA of a muscle atrophy signature. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present inven…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Adams Christopher M, Kunkel Steven D, Welsh Michael, and 1 more
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61K31/353. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Mar 29 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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