METHODS OF DIAGNOSING & TREATING OBESITY, DIABETES AND INSULIN RESISTANCE

摘要

The present invention provides compositions and methods for diagnosing and treating obesity, diabetes and insulin resistance. In particular, the invention provides methods of identifying modulators of the polynucleotides or polypeptides of the invention and using those modulators to treat obesity and/or diabetes, as well as methods of diagnosing obesity and/or diabetes by measuring the levels of the polynucleotides or polypeptides of the invention in a patient.