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James N. Leonard, San Diego US

James N. Leonard, San Diego, CA US

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20080312277Gpr41 and Modulators Thereof for the Treatment of Insulin-Related Disorders - The present invention relates to a method for identifying a glycemic stabilizing compound by: a) contacting a candidate compound with GPR41, and b) determining whether GPR41 functionality is modulated, where a modulation in GPR41 functionality is indicative of the candidate compound being a glycemic stabilizing compound. In addition, the invention relates to a method for identifying a glycemic stabilizing compound, comprising: a) contacting a candidate compound with GPR41, and b) determining whether GPR41 functionality is increased, wherein an increase in GPR41 functionality is indicative of the candidate compound being a glycemic stabilizing compound. Further, the invention relates to a method for identifying a glycemic stabilizing compound, comprising: a) contacting a candidate compound with GPR41, and b) determining whether GPR41 functionality is decreased, wherein a decrease in GPR41 functionality is indicative of the candidate compound being a glycemic stabilizing compound.12-18-2008
20090253153METHODS OF USING A G PROTEIN-COUPLED RECEPTOR TO IDENTIFY PEPTIDE YY (PYY) SECRETAGOGUES AND COMPOUNDS USEFUL IN THE TREATMENT OF CONDITIONS MODULATED BY PYY - The present invention relates to methods of using GPR119 receptor to identify peptide YY (PYY) secretagogues and compounds useful in the treatment of conditions modulated by PYY, such as conditions modulated by stimulation of NPY Y2 receptor (Y2R). Agonists of GPR119 receptor are useful as therapeutic agents for treating or preventing a condition modulated by PYY, such as a condition modulated by stimulation of Y2R. Conditions modulated by PYY such as may be a condition modulated by stimulation of Y2R include bone-related conditions, metabolic disorders, angiogenesis-related conditions, ischemia-related conditions, convulsive disorders, malabsorptive disorders, cancers, and inflammatory disorders.10-08-2009
20090270422GPR119 receptor agonists in methods of increasing bone mass and of treating osteoporosis and other conditions characterized by low bone mass, and combination therapy relating thereto - The present invention relates to the use of GPR119 receptor agonists for treating or preventing a condition characterized by low bone mass, such as osteoporosis, and for increasing bone mass in an individual. The present invention further relates to the use of a GPR119 receptor agonist in combination with a dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) inhibitor for treating or preventing a condition characterized by low bone mass, such as osteoporosis, and for increasing bone mass in an individual. A GPR119 receptor agonist and the combination of a GPR119 receptor agonist and a DPP-IV inhibitor promote bone formation in an individual.10-29-2009
20090297537Combination therapy for the treatment of obesity and diabetes and conditions related thereto and for the treatment of conditions ameliorated by increasing a blood GLP-1 level - The present invention concerns combination of an amount of a BRS-3 agonist with an amount of a dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) inhibitor such that the combination provides an effect in lowering a blood glucose level or in increasing a blood GLP-1 level in a subject over that provided by the amount of the BRS-3 agonist alone and by the amount of the DPP-IV inhibitor alone and the use of such a combination for treating or preventing obesity and diabetes and conditions related thereto and conditions ameliorated by increasing a blood GLP-1 level. The present invention also relates to the use of a G protein-coupled receptor to screen for GLP-1 secretagogues.12-03-2009
20100093604Gpr43 and modulators thereof for the treatment of metabolic-related disorders - The present invention relates to a method for identifying a metabolic stabilizing compound by: a) contacting a candidate compound with GPR43, and b) determining whether GPR43 functionality is modulated, where a modulation in GPR43 functionality is indicative of the candidate compound being a metabolic stabilizing compound. In addition, the invention relates to a method for identifying a metabolic stabilizing compound, comprising: a) contacting a candidate compound with GPR43, and b) determining whether GPR43 functionality is increased, wherein an increase in GPR43 functionality is indicative of the candidate compound being a metabolic stabilizing compound. Further, the invention relates to a method for identifying a metabolic stabilizing compound, comprising: a) contacting a candidate compound with GPR43, and b) determining whether GPR43 functionality is decreased, wherein a decrease in GPR43 functionality is indicative of the candidate compound being a metabolic stabilizing compound.04-15-2010
20100137293COMBINATION THERAPY FOR THE TREATMENT OF DIABETES AND CONDITIONS RELATED THERETO AND FOR THE TREATMENT OF CONDITIONS AMELIORATED BY INCREASING A BLOOD GLP-1 LEVEL - The present invention concerns combination of an amount of a GPR119 agonist with an amount of a dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) inhibitor such that the combination provides an effect in lowering a blood glucose level or in increasing a blood GLP-1 level in a subject over that provided by the amount of the GPR119 agonist or the amount of the DPP-IV inhibitor alone and the use of such a combination for treating or preventing diabetes and conditions related thereto or conditions ameliorated by increasing a blood GLP-1 level. The present invention also relates to the use of a G protein-coupled receptor to screen for GLP-1 secretagogues.06-03-2010
20100190750GPR119 Receptor Agonists in Methods of Increasing Bone Mass and of Treating Osteoporosis and Other Conditions Characterized by Low Bone Mass, and Combination Therapy Relating Thereto - The present invention relates to the use of GPR119 receptor agonists for treating or preventing a condition characterized by low bone mass, such as osteoporosis, and for increasing bone mass in an individual. The present invention further relates to the use of a GPR119 receptor agonist in combination with a dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) inhibitor for treating or preventing a condition characterized by low bone mass, such as osteoporosis, and for increasing bone mass in an individual. A GPR119 receptor agonist and the combination of a GPR119 receptor agonist and a DPP-IV inhibitor promote bone formation in an individual.07-29-2010
20100203037METHODS OF USING GPR119 TO IDENTIFY COMPOUNDS USEFUL FOR INCREASING BONE MASS IN AN INDIVIDUAL - The present invention relates to methods of using GPR119 receptor to identify compounds useful for increasing bone mass in an individual. Agonists of GPR119 receptor are useful as therapeutic agents for treating or preventing a condition characterized by low bone mass, such as osteoporosis, and for increasing bone mass in an individual. Agonists of GPR119 receptor promote bone formation in an individual.08-12-2010
20100203038METHODS OF USING GPR119 TO IDENTIFY COMPOUNDS USEFUL FOR INCREASING BONE MASS IN AN INDIVIDUAL - The present invention relates to methods of using GPR119 receptor to identify compounds useful for increasing bone mass in an individual. Agonists of GPR119 receptor are useful as therapeutic agents for treating or preventing a condition characterized by low bone mass, such as osteoporosis, and for increasing bone mass in an individual. Agonists of GPR119 receptor promote bone formation in an individual.08-12-2010
20100203556METHODS OF USING A G PROTEIN-COUPLED RECEPTOR TO IDENTIFY PEPTIDE YY (PYY) SECRETAGOGUES AND COMPOUNDS USEFUL IN THE TREATMENT OF CONDITIONS MODULATED BY PYY - The present invention relates to methods of using GPR119 receptor to identify peptide YY (PYY) secretagogues and compounds useful in the treatment of conditions modulated by PYY, such as conditions modulated by stimulation of NPY Y2 receptor (Y2R). Agonists of GPR119 receptor are useful as therapeutic agents for treating or preventing a condition modulated by PYY, such as a condition modulated by stimulation of Y2R. Conditions modulated by PYY such as may be a condition modulated by stimulation of Y2R include bone-related conditions, metabolic disorders, angiogenesis-related conditions, ischemia-related conditions, convulsive disorders, malabsorptive disorders, cancers, and inflammatory disorders.08-12-2010
20100203577METHODS OF USING GPR119 TO IDENTIFY COMPOUNDS USEFUL FOR INCREASING BONE MASS IN AN INDIVIDUAL - The present invention relates to methods of using GPR119 receptor to identify compounds useful for increasing bone mass in an individual. Agonists of GPR119 receptor are useful as therapeutic agents for treating or preventing a condition characterized by low bone mass, such as osteoporosis, and for increasing bone mass in an individual. Agonists of GPR119 receptor promote bone formation in an individual.08-12-2010
20100210666METHODS OF USING A G PROTEIN-COUPLED RECEPTOR TO IDENTIFY PEPTIDE YY (PYY) SECRETAGOGUES AND COMPOUNDS USEFUL IN THE TREATMENT OF CONDITIONS MODULATED BY PYY - The present invention relates to methods of using GPR119 receptor to identify peptide YY (PYY) secretagogues and compounds useful in the treatment of conditions modulated by PYY, such as conditions modulated by stimulation of NPY Y2 receptor (Y2R). Agonists of GPR119 receptor are useful as therapeutic agents for treating or preventing a condition modulated by PYY, such as a condition modulated by stimulation of Y2R. Conditions modulated by PYY such as may be a condition modulated by stimulation of Y2R include bone-related conditions, metabolic disorders, angiogenesis-related conditions, ischemia-related conditions, convulsive disorders, malabsorptive disorders, cancers, and inflammatory disorders.08-19-2010
20100285494COMBINATION THERAPY FOR THE TREATMENT OF DIABETES AND CONDITIONS RELATED THERETO AND FOR THE TREATMENT OF CONDITIONS AMELIORATED BY INCREASING A BLOOD GLP-1 LEVEL - The present invention concerns combination of an amount of a GPR119 agonist with an amount of a dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) inhibitor such that the combination provides an effect in lowering a blood glucose level or in increasing a blood GLP-1 level in a subject over that provided by the amount of the GPR119 agonist or the amount of the DPP-IV inhibitor alone and the use of such a combination for treating or preventing diabetes and conditions related thereto or conditions ameliorated by increasing a blood GLP-1 level. The present invention also relates to the use of a G protein-coupled receptor to screen for GLP-1 secretagogues.11-11-2010
20100285495COMBINATION THERAPY FOR THE TREATMENT OF DIABETES AND CONDITIONS RELATED THERETO AND FOR THE TREATMENT OF CONDITIONS AMELIORATED BY INCREASING A BLOOD GLP-1 LEVEL - The present invention concerns combination of an amount of a GPR119 agonist with an amount of a dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) inhibitor such that the combination provides an effect in lowering a blood glucose level or in increasing a blood GLP-1 level in a subject over that provided by the amount of the GPR119 agonist or the amount of the DPP-IV inhibitor alone and the use of such a combination for treating or preventing diabetes and conditions related thereto or conditions ameliorated by increasing a blood GLP-1 level. The present invention also relates to the use of a G protein-coupled receptor to screen for GLP-1 secretagogues.11-11-2010
20100286111COMBINATION THERAPY FOR THE TREATMENT OF DIABETES AND CONDITIONS RELATED THERETO AND FOR THE TREATMENT OF CONDITIONS AMELIORATED BY INCREASING A BLOOD GLP-1 LEVEL - The present invention concerns combination of an amount of a GPR119 agonist with an amount of a dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) inhibitor such that the combination provides an effect in lowering a blood glucose level or in increasing a blood GLP-1 level in a subject over that provided by the amount of the GPR119 agonist or the amount of the DPP-IV inhibitor alone and the use of such a combination for treating or preventing diabetes and conditions related thereto or conditions ameliorated by increasing a blood GLP-1 level. The present invention also relates to the use of a G protein-coupled receptor to screen for GLP-1 secretagogues.11-11-2010
20100286153COMBINATION THERAPY FOR THE TREATMENT OF DIABETES AND CONDITIONS RELATED THERETO AND FOR THE TREATMENT OF CONDITIONS AMELIORATED BY INCREASING A BLOOD GLP-1 LEVEL - The present invention concerns combination of an amount of a GPR119 agonist with an amount of a dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) inhibitor such that the combination provides an effect in lowering a blood glucose level or in increasing a blood GLP-1 level in a subject over that provided by the amount of the GPR119 agonist or the amount of the DPP-IV inhibitor alone and the use of such a combination for treating or preventing diabetes and conditions related thereto or conditions ameliorated by increasing a blood GLP-1 level. The present invention also relates to the use of a G protein-coupled receptor to screen for GLP-1 secretagogues.11-11-2010
20100286168COMBINATION THERAPY FOR THE TREATMENT OF DIABETES AND CONDITIONS RELATED THERETO AND FOR THE TREATMENT OF CONDITIONS AMELIORATED BY INCREASING A BLOOD GLP-1 LEVEL - The present invention concerns combination of an amount of a GPR119 agonist with an amount of a dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) inhibitor such that the combination provides an effect in lowering a blood glucose level or in increasing a blood GLP-1 level in a subject over that provided by the amount of the GPR119 agonist or the amount of the DPP-IV inhibitor alone and the use of such a combination for treating or preventing diabetes and conditions related thereto or conditions ameliorated by increasing a blood GLP-1 level. The present invention also relates to the use of a G protein-coupled receptor to screen for GLP-1 secretagogues.11-11-2010
20100286172COMBINATION THERAPY FOR THE TREATMENT OF DIABETES AND CONDITIONS RELATED THERETO AND FOR THE TREATMENT OF CONDITIONS AMELIORATED BY INCREASING A BLOOD GLP-1 LEVEL - The present invention concerns combination of an amount of a GPR119 agonist with an amount of a dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) inhibitor such that the combination provides an effect in lowering a blood glucose level or in increasing a blood GLP-1 level in a subject over that provided by the amount of the GPR119 agonist or the amount of the DPP-IV inhibitor alone and the use of such a combination for treating or preventing diabetes and conditions related thereto or conditions ameliorated by increasing a blood GLP-1 level. The present invention also relates to the use of a G protein-coupled receptor to screen for GLP-1 secretagogues.11-11-2010
20100291589COMBINATION THERAPY FOR THE TREATMENT OF DIABETES AND CONDITIONS RELATED THERETO AND FOR THE TREATMENT OF CONDITIONS AMELIORATED BY INCREASING A BLOOD GLP-1 LEVEL - The present invention concerns combination of an amount of a GPR119 agonist with an amount of a dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) inhibitor such that the combination provides an effect in lowering a blood glucose level or in increasing a blood GLP-1 level in a subject over that provided by the amount of the GPR119 agonist or the amount of the DPP-IV inhibitor alone and the use of such a combination for treating or preventing diabetes and conditions related thereto or conditions ameliorated by increasing a blood GLP-1 level. The present invention also relates to the use of a G protein-coupled receptor to screen for GLP-1 secretagogues.11-18-2010
20100298333COMBINATION THERAPY FOR THE TREATMENT OF DIABETES AND CONDITIONS RELATED THERETO AND FOR THE TREATMENT OF CONDITIONS AMELIORATED BY INCREASING A BLOOD GLP-1 LEVEL - The present invention concerns combination of an amount of a GPR119 agonist with an amount of a dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) inhibitor such that the combination provides an effect in lowering a blood glucose level or in increasing a blood GLP-1 level in a subject over that provided by the amount of the GPR119 agonist or the amount of the DPP-IV inhibitor alone and the use of such a combination for treating or preventing diabetes and conditions related thereto or conditions ameliorated by increasing a blood GLP-1 level. The present invention also relates to the use of a G protein-coupled receptor to screen for GLP-1 secretagogues.11-25-2010

Patent applications by James N. Leonard, San Diego, CA US