Compositions and methods for reducing food cravings
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Nov 21, 2006
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Nov 23, 2005
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Abstract
Disclosed are compositions for reducing food cravings, comprising a first compound and a second compound, where the first compound is an opioid antagonist and the second compound is an .alpha.-MSH agonist. Also disclosed are methods of reducing food cravings, comprising identifying an individual in need thereof and treating that individual to antagonize opioid receptor activity and to enhance .alpha.-MSH activity.
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- 10 France
- 8 Japan
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Patent Owner | Address | |
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OREXIGEN THERAPEUTICS INC | 12481 HIGH BLUFF DRIVE SUITE 150 SAN DIEGO CA 92130 |
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Cowley, Michael A | Portland, OR | 8 | 140 |
# of filed Patents : 8 Total Citations : 140 | |||
McKinney, Anthony A | San Diego, CA | 29 | 340 |
# of filed Patents : 29 Total Citations : 340 | |||
Tollefson, Gary | Indianapolis, IN | 28 | 494 |
# of filed Patents : 28 Total Citations : 494 |
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