Inventors:
Bernice Schacter - Wilmington DE, US
Lee P. Schacter - Wilmington DE, US
International Classification:
A61K 38/00, A61K 38/08, C07K 7/00, C07K 7/06
US Classification:
514 74, 514 216, 514 217, 530300, 530327, 530328
Abstract:
Methods of using polypeptide compounds based on the structures of insect peptides of the adipokinetic hormone family to mobilize lipids in humans are provided. The described compositions and methods are useful for modulating human body weight, such as inducing weight loss. Screening methods for identifying other compounds effective for modulating lipid mobilization in humans are also provided.