Gary Desir - Woodbridge CT, US Jianchao Xu - Bethany CT, US
Assignee:
Yale University - New Haven CT
International Classification:
A61K 38/44
US Classification:
424 944, 435189, 536 232
Abstract:
The present invention provides methods of using Monoamine Oxidase C (MAO-C), also known as renalase, as a therapeutic protein in its active and inactive forms. Administering inactive renalase protein to individuals with lower renalase levels can be used to provide them with an adequate pool of the protein that can be activated by the body as needed. Active renalase protein can be administered to individuals needing an immediate reduction of catecholamine levels. An inhibitor of renalase may be used to enhance adrenergic action.
Detection, Isolation And Uses Of Renalase (Monoamine Oxidase C)
The present invention relates to weight control, control of body fat and food intake, and provides useful methods for treating, inter alia, obesity, diabetes and insulin insensitivity, and conditions, diseases, and disorders relating thereto. The invention also relates to methods of identifying useful compounds relating to weight loss, food intake, diabetes, and obesity, among other things, based on the discovery that inhibiting Kv1.3 activity mediates decreased food intake, weight loss, decreased body fat, increase glucose uptake, and increased insulin sensitivity, among other things.
Methods Of Regulating Renalase (Monoamine Oxidase C)
The present invention provides methods of using Monoamine Oxidase C (MAO-C), also known as renalase, as a therapeutic protein in its active and inactive forms. Administering inactive renalase protein to individuals with lower renalase levels can be used to provide them with an adequate pool of the protein that can be activated by the body as needed. Active renalase protein can be administered to individuals needing an immediate reduction of catecholamine levels. An inhibitor of renalase may be used to enhance adrenergic action.
Detection, Isolation And Uses Of Renalase (Monoamine Oxidase C)
The invention provides compositions and methods for binding and inhibiting renalase. In one embodiment, the renalase binding molecule inhibits renalase activity. Thus, in diseases and conditions where a reduction of renalase activity is beneficial, such inhibitory renalase binding molecules act as therapeutics.
Compositions And Methods For Treating And Preventing Pancreatitis, Renal Injury And Cancer
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Education:
Yale University, School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine Yale New Haven Psychiatric Hospital - Fellowship - Nephrology (Internal Medicine) Yale New Haven Psychiatric Hospital - Residency - Internal Medicine
Board certifications:
American Board of Internal Medicine Certification in Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine Sub-certificate in Nephrology (Internal Medicine)