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Patents Assigned to Louisiana State Univ. Medical Center Foundation

Method and composition for treating obesity comprising dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), or a derivative thereof, and an anorectic agent

Patent number: 5527788

Abstract: The invention describes a method and composition for treating obesity or related disorders in animals using an anorectic agent and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). The composition effectively diminishes caloric intake, may alter metabolism, weight gain, or a combination thereof.

Type: Grant

Filed: January 18, 1994

Date of Patent: June 18, 1996

Assignee: Louisiana State Univ. Medical Center Foundation

Inventors: Frank Svec, Johnny Porter