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US9428749B2

Control of whole body energy homeostasis by microRNA regulation

University of Texas System

Abstract

The disclosure provides a method of regulating fatty acid or glucose metabolism in a cell by contacting the cell with a modulator of miR-208a and/or miR-208b activity or expression. The disclosure also provides a method of treating or preventing a metabolic disorder, such as obesity, diabetes, or …

University
University of Texas System
Assignee
The Board Of Regents, The University Of Texas System
Inventor
Eva Van Rooij
Priority date
October 06, 2011
Filing date
October 09, 2012
Grant date
August 30, 2016
Publication date
August 30, 2016
Language
en
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