HYPOESTOXIDES, DERIVATIVES AND AGONISTS THEREOF FOR USE IN THE TREATMENT AND PROPHYLAXIS OF OBESITY

摘要

Methods of treating a host suffering from obesity or an overweight condition are provided. Methods of preventing obesity or an overweight condition are also provided. The methods include delivery of a hypoestoxide, hypoestoxide derivative or hypoestoxide agonist, or hypoestes dried leaf powder to a host suffering from obesity or an overweight condition or a host at risk for developing obesity or becoming overweight. The methods further include the administration of a chemotherapeutic agent, such as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, in combination with delivery of a hypoestoxide, hypoestoxide derivative or hypoestoxide agonist, or hypoestes dried leaf powder.