Abstract: The present invention provides methods of lowering body weight by administering an FGF-21 compound in combination with a GLP-1 compound. In addition, the present invention also provides methods to treat obesity by administering an FGF-21 compound in combination with a GLP-1 compound. The present invention also discloses combinations useful in the methods of the present invention.

Abstract: A composition containing at least two of the following active substances A, B, C, wherein: A=at least one hormone stimulating the production of cAMP; B=at least one substance inhibiting the degradation of a cyclic nucleotide; C=at least one hormone stimulating the production of cGMP.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel insulin analogs having a basal time-action profile, which are characterized by the addition and/or substitution of negatively and positively charged amino acid residues and by an amidation of the C-terminal carboxy group of the B chain and histidine in position 8 of the insulin A chain. The invention also relates to the production and use thereof.

Abstract: Methods are provided for administering an extended half-life GLP-1/GIP coagonist peptide to a patient in need thereof for reducing weight gain, inducing weight loss, treating hyperglycemia, reducing blood glucose levels, or normalizing blood glucose levels in said patient.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for treating metabolic disorders, including diabetes by using a combination of an acylated glucagon analogue and an insulin analogue. The invention also features a kit that includes an acylated glucagon analogue and an insuline analogue.

Abstract: Provided herein are glucagon analogs which exhibit potent activity at the GIP receptor, and, as such are contemplated for use in treating diabetes and obesity. In exemplary embodiments, the glucagon analog of the present disclosures exhibit an EC50 at the GIP receptor which is within the nanomolar or picomolar range.

Abstract: The invention relates to formulations that demonstrate the feasibility of oral absorption comprising glucose-like peptide-1 compounds and specified delivery agents, and to methods of stimulating GLP-1 receptor in a subject in need of such stimulation, by administration of the formulation of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an oligosaccharide chain added GLP-1 peptide that has higher stability in blood than that of GLP-1 and, preferably, exhibits higher activity of controlling blood-sugar levels than that of GLP-1. The present invention relates to an oligosaccharide chain added GLP-1 peptide having GLP-1 activity, wherein at least one amino acid is substituted with an oligosaccharide chain added amino acid, in: (a) GLP-1; (b) a peptide having the amino acid sequence of GLP-1 with deletion, substitution or addition of one or several amino acids; or (c) a GLP-1 analog.

Abstract: Method for increasing the shelf-life of a pharmaceutical composition for parenteral administration comprising a glucagon-like peptide which is prepared from a peptide product that has been subjected to treatment at a pH above neutral pH.

Abstract: This invention discloses GLP-1 analogues and their pharmaceutical salts, wherein the GLP-1 analogue comprises an amino acid sequence of general formula (I), wherein Lys represents a modified lysine with a lipophilic acid. The GLP-1 analogues provided by this invention have the function of human GLP-1, and a longer half-life in vivo compared with the human GLP-1. Uses of such compounds and compositions include treating non-insulin-dependent diabetes, insulin-dependent diabetes, and obesity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a derivative of a GLP-1 analogue, which analogue comprises a first K residue at a position corresponding to position 18 of GLP-1(7-37) (SEQ ID NO: 1), a second K residue at another position, and a maximum of twelve amino acid changes as compared to GLP-1(7-37); which derivative comprises two protracting moieties attached to said first and second K residue, respectively, via a linker, wherein the protracting moiety is selected from HOOC—(CH2)x—CO-*, and??Chem. 1: HOOC—C6H4-0-(CH2)y—CO-*,??Chem. 2: in which x is an integer in the range of 6-18, and y is an integer in the range of 3-17; and the linker comprises *-NH—(CH2)q—CH[(CH2)w—NH2]—CO-*,??Chem. 3: wherein q is an integer in the range of 0-5, and w is an integer in the range of 0-5; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, amide, or ester thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to exendin-4 peptide analogues and their medical use, for example in the treatment of disorders of the metabolic syndrome, including diabetes and obesity, as well as reduction of excess food intake.

Abstract: A compound for controlling blood glucose level has a structure shown in Formula I: wherein R5-R8 are as defined herein. A method for controlling blood glucose level includes administering to a subject in need thereof a compound of Formula I. The method further includes administering to the subject a GLP-1 receptor ligand. The compound and the GLP-1 receptor ligand may be administered together. The compound may be Galanal A or Galanal B. The GLP-1 receptor ligand may be GLP-1 or exendin-4.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel insulin analogs having a basal time-action profile, which are characterized by the addition and/or substitution of negatively and positively charged amino acid residues and by an amidation of the C-terminal carboxy group of the B chain and histidine in position 8 of the insulin A chain. The invention also relates to the production and use thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to protracted GLP-1 compounds and therapeutic uses thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a certain DPP-4 inhibitor for modifying food intake and regulating food preference.

Abstract: The invention provides glucagon analogue peptides and their use for promoting weight loss or preventing weight gain, and the treatment of obesity or excess body weight and associated conditions. The compounds may also be used to improve glycemic control and/or for the treatment of diabetes. The compounds may mediate their effect, inter alia, by having increased selectivity for the GLP-1 receptor as compared to human glucagon.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing a peptide comprising the amino acid sequence His-Gly-Asp-Gly-Ser-Phe-Ser-Asp-Glu-Met-Asn-Thr-Ile-Leu-Asp-Asn-Leu-Ala-Ala-Arg-Asp-Phe-Ile-Asn-Trp-Leu-Ile-Gln-Thr-Lys-Ile-Thr-Asp (SEQ ID NO:1). In particular, the method comprises the steps of providing a first peptide fragment having a first protection group, which peptide fragment is conjugated to a support; providing a second peptide fragment having a second protection group; removing the first protection group from the first peptide fragment; and coupling the second peptide fragment to the N-terminally deprotected, support-conjugated first peptide fragment. The present invention further relates to a method of preparing a pharmaceutical composition containing said peptide.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases or conditions comprising administration of GLP-1, and/or naturally or artificially occurring variants or analogues of GLP-1, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, alone or in combination with one or more active agents (e.g., an aromatic-cationic peptide such as D-Arg-2?6?-Dmt-Lys-Phe-NH2).

Abstract: The present invention is related to glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and analogues insulinotropic peptides, monoconjugated to biocompatible polymeric molecules by enzymatic direct and site-specific transglutamination reaction as well as their pharmaceutical formulations and delivery systems for therapeutical application in dismetabolic pathologies such as type 2 diabetes.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel Exendin variant and the Exendin variant conjugate conjugating polymer thereon, the pharmaceutical composition comprising them and use of them for treating diseases such as reducing blood glucose, treating diabetes, especially Type II diabetes. The invention also provides the use of Exendin conjugate for lowering body weight.

Abstract: The invention relates to a derivative of a GLP-1 analogue, which analogue comprises a first K residue at a position corresponding to position 18 of GLP-1 (7-37) (SEQ ID NO: 1), a second K residue at another position, and a maximum of twelve amino acid changes as compared to GLP-1 (7-37); which derivative comprises two protracting moieties attached to said first and second K residue, respectively, via a linker, wherein the protracting moiety is selected from Chem. 1, Chem. 2, and Chem. 3: Chem.: HOOC—(CH2)x—CO—* Chem. 2: HOOC—C6H4-0-(CH2)y—CO—* Chem. 3: R2—C6H4—(CH2)z—CO—*, in which x is an integer in the range of 6-18, y is an integer in the range of 3-17, z is an integer in the range of 1-5, and R2 is a group having a molar mass not higher than 150 Da; and the linker comprises Chem. 4: *—NH—(CH2)2-(0-(CH2)2)k-0-(CH2)n—CO—*. wherein k is an integer in the range of 1-5, and n is an integer in the range of 1-5; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, amide, or ester thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to use of the natural cytotoxicity receptor NKp46 for preventing and treating diabetes, including type I diabetes (TID) and type 2 diabetes. In particular, the invention provides compositions comprising a fragment of the extracellular region of NKp46 for preventing the onset and progression of diabetes.

Abstract: A stretching and exercise device has a first strap member having a pair of end portions, a second strap member having a pair of end portions, and a pair of resistance members connected between respective end portions of the first and second strap members. A third strap member has a pair of end portions attached to respective first and second surface portions of the second strap member. A fourth strap member is attached to a third surface portion of the second strap member different from the first and second surface portions thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of lowering body weight by administering an FGF-21 compound in combination with a GLP-1 compound. In addition, the present invention also provides methods to treat obesity by administering an FGF-21 compound in combination with a GLP-1 compound. The present invention also discloses combinations useful in the methods of the present invention.

Abstract: Provided herein are peptide combinations comprising a GIP agonist peptide and a glucagon antagonist peptide. In some embodiments, the peptide combination is provided as a composition, e.g., a pharmaceutical composition, while in other embodiments, the peptide combination is provided as a kit. In yet other embodiments, the peptide combination is provided as a conjugate, e.g., a fusion peptide, a heterodimer. In specific aspects, the GIP agonist peptide is an analog of native human glucagon. In specific aspects, the glucagon antagonist peptide is an analog of native human glucagon. In some embodiments, the GIP agonist peptide is covalently attached to the glucagon antagonist peptide via a linker. Methods of treating a disease, e.g., a metabolic disorder, such as diabetes and obesity, comprising administering the peptide compositions described herein are further provided.

Abstract: Modified glucagon peptides are disclosed having enhanced potency at the glucagon receptor relative to native glucagon. Further modification of the glucagon peptides by forming intramolecular bridges or the substitution of the terminal carboxylic acid with an amide group produces peptides exhibiting glucagon/GLP-1 receptor co-agonist activity. The solubility and stability of these high potency glucagon analogs can be further improved by modification of the polypeptides by pegylation, acylation, alkylation, substitution of carboxy terminal amino acids, C-terminal truncation, or the addition of a carboxy terminal peptide selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 26 (GPSSGAPPPS), SEQ ID NO: 27 (KRNRNNIA) and SEQ ID NO: 28 (KRNR).

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions forming a low viscosity mixture of: a) at least one neutral diacyl lipid, such as a diacyl glycerol; b) at least one phospholipid, such as a phosphatidyl choline; c) at least one biotolerable solvent, such as an oxygen containing solvent; d) at least one GLP-1 analogue; wherein the pre-formulation forms, or is capable of forming, at least one liquid crystalline phase structure upon contact with an aqueous fluid. The invention further relates to methods of treatment comprising administration of such compositions, especially in treating diabetes, and to pre-filled administration devices and kits containing the formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel glucagon peptides, to the use of said glucagon peptides in therapy, to methods of treatment comprising administration of said glucagon peptides to patients in need thereof, and to the use of said glucagon peptides in the manufacture of medicaments. The glucagon peptides of the present invention are of particular interest in relation to the treatment of hyperglycemia, diabetes and obesity, as well as a variety of diseases or conditions associated with hyperglycemia, diabetes and obesity.

Abstract: Protracted GLP-1 compounds and therapeutic uses thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bilayer tablet formulations comprising metformin extended release (XR) or reduced mass metformin XR formulation as the first layer, an SGLT2 inhibitor formulation as the second layer, and optionally a film coating. The present invention provides methods of preparing the bilayer tablet formulations and methods of treating diseases or disorders associated with SGLT2 activity employing the bilayer tablet formulations.

Abstract: The present invention provides the use of ?arrestin2 protein or its up-regulators for manufacturing a composition for the prevention or treatment of insulin resistance or related disease in mammals. The reagents and the kits for the specific identification of ?arrestin2 protein or its coding gene or transcript are also provided which can be used in diagnosis of insulin resistance or related diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of administering hypoglycemic agents and/or GLP-1 agonists.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula (A) and (B) are described herein and the uses thereof for the treatment of diseases, conditions and/or disorders mediated by sodium-glucose transporter inhibitors (in particular, SGLT2 inhibitors).

Abstract: The invention describes compositions of peptide analogs that are active in blood or cleavable in blood to release an active peptide. The peptide analogs have a general formula: A-(Cm)x-Peptide (SEQ ID NO: 76), wherein A is hydrophobic moiety or a metal binding moiety, e.g., a chemical group or moiety containing 1) an alkyl group having 6 to 36 carbon units, 2) a nitrilotriacetic acid group, 3) an imidodiacetic acid group, or 4) a moiety of formula (ZyHisw)p (SEQ ID NO: 50), wherein Z is any amino acid residue other than histidine, His is histidine, y is an integer from 0-6; w is an integer from 1-6; and p is an integer from 1-6; wherein if A has alkyl group with 6 to 36 carbon units x is greater than 0; and Cm is a cleavable moiety consisting of glycine or alanine or lysine or arginine or N-Arginine or N-lysine, wherein x is an integer between 0-6 and N may be any amino acid or none. The peptide analogs are complexed with polymeric carrier to provide enhanced half-life.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an exendin-4 analogue PEGylated with polyethylene glycol or a derivative thereof, a preparation method, and a pharmaceutical composition for prevention or treatment of diabetes containing the same as an active ingredient. According to the present invention, the yield of an exendin-4 analogue can be increased via the selective PEGylation by using exendin-4 in which a cysteine is introduced into #40 site of the C-terminal, and treatment effect of medications can be increased, so that the exendin-4 analogue can be usefully applied as a composition for prevention or treatment of diseases caused by insulin hypersecretion.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for modification and regulation of type II diabetes by administering to an animal a therapeutically effective amount of an inhibitor of dipeptidylpeptidase IV (DPIV) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, where the inhibitor has a Ki for inhibition of DPIV of 10 nM or less; and the inhibitor is administered in an amount sufficient to treat type II diabetes but not sufficient to suppress the immune system of the animal.

Abstract: Novel peptide agonists of GLP-1 activity useful for lowering blood glucose levels. The novel peptides comprise variants of the GLP-1 or the exendin-4 polypeptide sequence and are pharmacologically active and stable. These peptides are useful in the treatment of diseases that benefit from regulation of excess levels of blood glucose and/or regulation of gastric emptying, such as diabetes and eating disorders.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for determining cardiodiabetes status in a subject. The invention also provides compositions and methods for treating a subject experiencing cardiodiabetes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an oligosaccharide chain added GLP-1 peptide that has higher stability in blood than that of GLP-1 and, preferably, exhibits higher activity of controlling blood-sugar levels than that of GLP-1. The present invention relates to an oligosaccharide chain added GLP-1 peptide having GLP-1 activity, wherein at least one amino acid is substituted with an oligosaccharide chain added amino acid, in: (a) GLP-1; (b) a peptide having the amino acid sequence of GLP-1 with deletion, substitution or addition of one or several amino acids; or (c) a GLP-1 analog.

Abstract: Provided herein are glucagon analogs which exhibit potent activity at the GIP receptor, and, as such are contemplated for use in treating diabetes and obesity. In exemplary embodiments, the glucagon analog of the present disclosures exhibit an EC50 at the GIP receptor which is within the nanomolar or picomolar range.

Abstract: GLP-1 compounds comprising GLP-1 analogs and methods of using the GLP-1 compounds for treating metabolic disorders, enhancing insulin expression, and promoting insulin secretion in a patient are provided.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a pharmaceutical combination for use in glycemic control in diabetes type 2 patients.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a pharmaceutical composition containing at least one FGF-21 (fibroblast growth factor 21) compound, at least one GLP-1R (glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor) agonist and optionally at least one anti-diabetic drug and/or at least one DPP-4 (dipeptidyl peptidase-4) inhibitor for the treatment of at least one metabolic syndrome and/or atherosclerosis, in particular diabetes, dyslipidemia, obesity and/or adipositas.

Abstract: Modified glucagon peptides are disclosed having enhanced potency at the glucagon receptor relative to native glucagon. Further modification of the glucagon peptides by forming lactam bridges or the substitution of the terminal carboxylic acid with an amide group produces peptides exhibiting glucagon/GLP-1 receptor co-agonist activity. The solubility and stability of these high potency glucagon analogs can be further improved by modification of the polypeptides by pegylation, substitution of carboxy terminal amino acids, or the addition of a carboxy terminal peptide selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 26 (GPSSGAPPPS), SEQ ID NO: 27 (KRNRNNIA) and SEQ ID NO: 28 (KRNR).

Abstract: The present invention relates to altering the concentration of fibrinogen, specifically, for example, by decreasing fibrinogen concentration. The present invention also relates to methods for improving the cardiovascular risk profile of a subject by decreasing fibrinogen concentration.

Abstract: This invention provides compositions comprising a byetta, fish oil, and a protease inhibitor, method for treating diabetes mellitus, comprising administering same, and methods for oral or rectal administration of a byetta.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for preventing or treating of metabolic disorders and related conditions, such as in certain patient groups.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to novel GIP analogs and GIP hybrid polypeptides with selectable properties, useful as agents for the treatment and prevention of metabolic diseases and disorders, for example those which can be alleviated by control plasma glucose levels, insulin levels, and/or insulin secretion, positive inotropic effects, reduction of catabolic effects, slowing of gastric emptying. Such conditions and disorders include, but are not limited to, hypertension, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular disease, eating disorders, critical care, insulin-resistance, obesity, and diabetes mellitus of any kind, including type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes.

Abstract: Human proIslet Peptides (HIP) and HIP analogs and derivatives thereof, derived from or homologous in sequence to the human REG3A protein, chromosome 2p12, are able to induce islet neogenesis from endogenous pancreatic progenitor cells. Human proIslet Peptides are used either alone or in combination with other pharmaceuticals in the treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes and other pathologies related to aberrant glucose, carbohydrate, and/or lipid metabolism, insulin resistance, overweight, obesity, polycystic ovarian syndrome, eating disorders and the metabolic syndrome.