GLYCOPROTEINS HAVING LIPID MOBILIZING PROPERTIES AND THERAPEUTIC USES THEREOF

摘要

The invention provides compositions and methods for ameliorating symptoms associated with hyperglycemia by administering a Zn-α2-glycoprotein or a functional fragment thereof, methods of decreasing plasma insulin levels, methods of increasing skeletal muscle mass, and methods of bringing about a weight reduction or reduction in obesity. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions for use thereof.

主权项

1. A method of ameliorating symptoms of hyperglycemia in a subject comprising administering to the subject in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective dosage of a polypeptide having the sequence as shown in SEQ ID NO: 1 or a fragment thereof, for a period of about 10 days or longer, wherein there is amelioration of symptoms associated with hyperglycemia following treatment.