摘要:
Neuromedin U receptor agonists for use in the treatment of metabolic disorders such as obesity and diabetes are disclosed. In particular, disclosed are neuromedin U receptor agonists that comprise neuromedin S (NMS).
摘要:
The use of neuromedin U receptor agonists to elevate the levels of GLP-1 and/or PYY in an individual in need of an increase in its levels of GLP-1 and/or PYY is described. Further described is the use of neuromedin U receptor agonists to lower the levels of glucagon in an individual in need of lowered glucagon levels. Thus, methods for elevating GLP-1 and/or PYY and lowering glucagon levels in an individual by administering to the individual compositions comprising a neuromedin U receptor agonist and optionally one or more dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) inhibitors are described. In light of the ability of NMU receptor agonists to raise GLP-1 and PYY levels and lower glucagon levels post-administration, methods are described for evaluating the efficacy of a treatment regimen for a metabolic disorder that includes administering a composition comprising a neuromedin U receptor agonist to an individual comprising measuring the level of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) and/or peptide YY (PYY) and/or glucagon in the individual before, during, and after the treatment regimen.
摘要:
The present invention features viable MCH1R deficient mice. MCH1R deficient mice contain an alteration in one or both MCH1R alleles that substantially reduces expression of a functional MCH1R from the altered allele. Preferably, MCH1R deficient mice are MCH1R −/− knockout mice.
摘要:
The present invention features melanin concentrating hormone receptor (MCH-R) chimeric and fusion proteins. MCH-R chimeric proteins comprise an MCH-R polypeptide region made up of at least two or more polypeptide regions characteristic of MCH-R found in different species. MCH-R fusion proteins comprise an MCH-R polypeptide region and a fluorescent protein region.
摘要:
A method of providing visual data to a pilot in an aircraft cockpit includes receiving information in the form of a voice signal, converting the information to visual data, and displaying the visual data to the pilot in the aircraft cockpit.