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US20160207988A1

A novel hormone that promotes bone resorption and uses thereof

University of Texas Southwestern

Abstract

The disclosure describes the use of anti-IGFBP1 antibodies to inhibit the bone loss-inducing properties of FGF21. This can be applied in the context of FGF21 treatment for obesity and/or diabetes, or in menopause-induced bone loss, such as osteoporosis.

University
University of Texas Southwestern
Assignee
The Board Of Regents Of The University Of Texas System
Inventor
Yihong WAN
Priority date
September 24, 2013
Filing date
September 23, 2014
Publication date
July 21, 2016
Language
en
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