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20130216545 | Early Diagnosis and Novel Treatment of Cancer - The present invention relates to novel therapies for treatment and new biomarkers for earlier detection of pancreatic and other cancers. In particular, the present invention identifies Reg1α and Reg3α, and other members of the Reg protein family, as signaling proteins for a receptor on the surface of human cancer cells, Megi, and the downstream pathways activated through this receptor in pancreatic and other tumor cells. These signaling proteins may be targeted by means known in the art to disrupt the downstream signaling pathway that catalyzes tumorigenesis, by the usage of antibodies, antisense, RNA interference, small molecule inhibitors and vaccines. | 08-22-2013 |
20140120064 | GENERATION OF NEW PANCREATIC BETA CELLS - The present invention relates to novel therapies for treatment of new and existing type 1 and type 2 diabetes, PreDiabetes, Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of Adulthood, and diseases of insulin deficiency, beta cell deficiency, insulin resistance and impaired glucose metabolism. In particular, the present invention identifies common peptides within the human Reg1a, Reg1b, Reg3a and Reg4, as signaling peptides for beta cell generation acting through the human Reg Receptor on the surface of human pancreatic extra-islet tissue. This invention identifies a specific binding region of the Reg Receptor from which peptidomimetics and stimulating antibodies have been developed for the generation of new beta cells which may be administered directly to patients with said conditions including type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, PreDiabetes and other conditions of beta cell deficiency, and provides specific methodology for protecting new beta cells generated for usage in type 1 diabetes and Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of Adulthood. This invention also provides for ex-vivo generation and delivery of beta cells utilizing the inventions described within. | 05-01-2014 |
20140120097 | GENERATION OF NEW PANCREATIC BETA CELLS - The present invention relates to novel therapies for treatment of new and existing type 1 and type 2 diabetes, PreDiabetes, Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of Adulthood, and diseases of insulin deficiency, beta cell deficiency, insulin resistance and impaired glucose metabolism. In particular, the present invention identifies common peptides within the human Reg1a, Reg1b, Reg3a and Reg4, as signaling peptides for beta cell generation acting through the human Reg Receptor on the surface of human pancreatic extra-islet tissue. This invention identifies a specific binding region of the Reg Receptor from which peptidomimetics and stimulating antibodies have been developed for the generation of new beta cells which may be administered directly to patients with said conditions including type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, PreDiabetes and other conditions of beta cell deficiency, and provides specific methodology for protecting new beta cells generated for usage in type 1 diabetes and Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of Adulthood. This invention also provides for ex-vivo generation and delivery of beta cells utilizing the inventions described within. | 05-01-2014 |
20140120154 | GENERATION OF NEW PANCREATIC BETA CELLS - The present invention relates to novel therapies for treatment of new and existing type 1 and type 2 diabetes, PreDiabetes, Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of Adulthood, and diseases of insulin deficiency, beta cell deficiency, insulin resistance and impaired glucose metabolism. In particular, the present invention identifies common peptides within the human Reg1a, Reg1b, Reg3a and Reg4, as signaling peptides for beta cell generation acting through the human Reg Receptor on the surface of human pancreatic extra-islet tissue. This invention identifies a specific binding region of the Reg Receptor from which peptidomimetics and stimulating antibodies have been developed for the generation of new beta cells which may be administered directly to patients with said conditions including type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, PreDiabetes and other conditions of beta cell deficiency, and provides specific methodology for protecting new beta cells generated for usage in type 1 diabetes and Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of Adulthood. This invention also provides for ex-vivo generation and delivery of beta cells utilizing the inventions described within. | 05-01-2014 |
20140120560 | GENERATION OF NEW PANCREATIC BETA CELLS - The present invention relates to novel therapies for treatment of new and existing type 1 and type 2 diabetes, PreDiabetes, Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of Adulthood, and diseases of insulin deficiency, beta cell deficiency, insulin resistance and impaired glucose metabolism. In particular, the present invention identifies common peptides within the human Reg1a, Reg1b, Reg3a and Reg4, as signaling peptides for beta cell generation acting through the human Reg Receptor on the surface of human pancreatic extra-islet tissue. This invention identifies a specific binding region of the Reg Receptor from which peptidomimetics and stimulating antibodies have been developed for the generation of new beta cells which may be administered directly to patients with said conditions including type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, PreDiabetes and other conditions of beta cell deficiency, and provides specific methodology for protecting new beta cells generated for usage in type 1 diabetes and Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of Adulthood. This invention also provides for ex-vivo generation and delivery of beta cells utilizing the inventions described within. | 05-01-2014 |
20140234264 | INSULIN INDEPENDENCE AMONG PATIENTS WITH DIABETES UTILIZING A PPI IN COMBINATION WITH AN IMMUNE TOLERANCE AGENT - To date, no immune tolerance agent or combination of immune tolerance agents has been able to sustain insulin-independence among type 1 diabetes patients. This patent provides methods and pharmaceutical compositions for providing insulin independence among newly diagnosed and existing type 1 diabetes. Methods include utilization of PPIs, which increase gastrin resulting in the transformation of human ductal tissue into insulin-secreting new beta cells, used in combination with an immune tolerance agent to protect the new insulin-producing beta cells generated by the PPI from immune destruction. Compositions and methods are provided for beta cell generation therapy comprising at least one member from a group of PPIs with formulations selected from immune tolerance agents, when used in combination result in insulin-independence among new and existing type 1 patients whom currently require insulin to sustain life. Compositions and methods are provided for insulin-independence among type 2 patients using PPIs when combined with therapeutic agents utilized for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. | 08-21-2014 |
20140234405 | INSULIN INDEPENDENCE AMONG PATIENTS WITH DIABETES UTILIZING A PPI IN COMBINATION WITH AN IMMUNE TOLERANCE AGENT - To date, no immune tolerance agent or combination of immune tolerance agents has been able to sustain insulin-independence among type 1 diabetes patients. This patent provides methods and pharmaceutical compositions for providing insulin independence among newly diagnosed and existing type 1 diabetes. Methods include utilization of PPIs, which increase gastrin resulting in the transformation of human ductal tissue into insulin-secreting new beta cells, used in combination with an immune tolerance agent to protect the new insulin-producing beta cells generated by the PPI from immune destruction. Compositions and methods are provided for beta cell generation therapy comprising at least one member from a group of PPIs with formulations selected from immune tolerance agents, when used in combination result in insulin-independence among new and existing type 1 patients whom currently require insulin to sustain life. Compositions and methods are provided for insulin-independence among type 2 patients using PPIs when combined with therapeutic agents utilized for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. | 08-21-2014 |
20140235552 | INSULIN INDEPENDENCE AMONG PATIENTS WITH DIABETES UTILIZING A PPI IN COMBINATION WITH AN IMMUNE TOLERANCE AGENT - To date, no immune tolerance agent or combination of immune tolerance agents has been able to sustain insulin-independence among type 1 diabetes patients. This patent provides methods and pharmaceutical compositions for providing insulin independence among newly diagnosed and existing type 1 diabetes. Methods include utilization of PPIs, which increase gastrin resulting in the transformation of human ductal tissue into insulin-secreting new beta cells, used in combination with an immune tolerance agent to protect the new insulin-producing beta cells generated by the PPI from immune destruction. Compositions and methods are provided for beta cell generation therapy comprising at least one member from a group of PPIs with formulations selected from immune tolerance agents, when used in combination result in insulin-independence among new and existing type 1 patients whom currently require insulin to sustain life. Compositions and methods are provided for insulin-independence among type 2 patients using PPIs when combined with therapeutic agents utilized for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. | 08-21-2014 |
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20090068145 | Methods and Compositions Relating to Islet Cell Neogenesis - The present invention provides methods and kits for treating diseases and conditions associated with impaired pancreatic function. The present invention further provides methods of stimulating islet cell neogenesis and stimulating islet cell differentiation from progenitor cells. | 03-12-2009 |
20090142338 | Methods and Compositions for Treating Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Related Conditions - Embodiments of the present invention relate to compositions and methods of treating type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus or other conditions relating to metabolic dysfunction that may impact insulin secretion or action by administering an islet neogenesis agent in combination with an agent or agents that selectively inhibits, blocks or destroys the autoimmune destruction of pancreatic cells or agents that optimize function within existing islets in patients with type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes and related conditions. | 06-04-2009 |
20110082080 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USING THE HUMAN PROISLET PEPTIDE RECEPTOR - Methods and compositions related to the use of Human proIslet Peptide Receptor (HIP) are disclosed herein. Compositions include peptides and peptidomimetics capable of binding the HIP receptors. Methods include screening assays for ligands of receptors and proteins involved in islet cell signaling. | 04-07-2011 |
20110171178 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USING PROISLET PEPTIDES AND ANALOGS THEREOF - Embodiments relate to proislet peptides, preferably HIP, that exhibit increased stability and efficacy, and methods of using the same to treating a pathology associated with impaired pancreatic function, including type 1 and type 2 diabetes and symptoms thereof. | 07-14-2011 |
20110280833 | PEPTIDES, DERIVATIVES AND ANALOGS THEREOF, AND METHODS OF USING SAME - Human proIslet Peptides (HIP) and HIP analogs and derivatives thereof, derived from or homologous in sequence to the human REG3A protein, chromosome 2p12, are able to induce islet neogenesis from endogenous pancreatic progenitor cells. Human proIslet Peptides are used either alone or in combination with other pharmaceuticals in the treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes and other pathologies related to aberrant glucose, carbohydrate, and/or lipid metabolism, insulin resistance, overweight, obesity, polycystic ovarian syndrome, eating disorders and the metabolic syndrome. | 11-17-2011 |
20130190233 | PEPTIDES, DERIVATIVES AND ANALOGS THEREOF, AND METHODS OF USING SAME - Human proIslet Peptides (HIP) and HIP analogs and derivatives thereof, derived from or homologous in sequence to the human REG3A protein, chromosome 2p12, are able to induce islet neogenesis from endogenous pancreatic progenitor cells. Human proIslet Peptides are used either alone or in combination with other pharmaceuticals in the treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes and other pathologies related to aberrant glucose, carbohydrate, and/or lipid metabolism, insulin resistance, overweight, obesity, polycystic ovarian syndrome, eating disorders and the metabolic syndrome. | 07-25-2013 |
20150018272 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USING PROISLET PEPTIDES AND ANALOGS THEREOF - Embodiments relate to proislet peptides, preferably HIP, that exhibit increased stability and efficacy, and methods of using the same to treating a pathology associated with impaired pancreatic function, including type 1 and type 2 diabetes and symptoms thereof. | 01-15-2015 |
20150056167 | PEPTIDES, DERIVATIVES AND ANALOGS THEREOF, AND METHODS OF USING SAME - Human proIslet Peptides (HIP) and HIP analogs and derivatives thereof, derived from or homologous in sequence to the human REG3A protein, chromosome 2p12, are able to induce islet neogenesis from endogenous pancreatic progenitor cells. Human proIslet Peptides are used either alone or in combination with other pharmaceuticals in the treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes and other pathologies related to aberrant glucose, carbohydrate, andor lipid metabolism, insulin resistance, overweight, obesity, polycystic ovarian syndrome, eating disorders and the metabolic syndrome. | 02-26-2015 |
20150086548 | Methods and Compositions for Treating Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Related Conditions - Embodiments of the present invention relate to compositions and methods of treating type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus or other conditions relating to metabolic dysfunction that may impact insulin secretion or action by administering an islet neogenesis agent in combination with an agent or agents that selectively inhibits, blocks or destroys the autoimmune destruction of pancreatic cells or agents that optimize function within existing islets in patients with type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes and related conditions. | 03-26-2015 |
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20080300190 | PEPTIDES, DERIVATIVES AND ANALOGS THEREOF, AND METHODS OF USING SAME - Human proIslet Peptides (HIP) and HIP analogs and derivatives thereof, derived from or homologous in sequence to the human REG3A protein, chromosome 2p12, are able to induce islet neogenesis from endogenous pancreatic progenitor cells. Human proIslet Peptides are used either alone or in combination with other pharmaceuticals in the treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes and other pathologies related to aberrant glucose, carbohydrate, and/or lipid metabolism, insulin resistance, overweight, obesity, polycystic ovarian syndrome, eating disorders and the metabolic syndrome. | 12-04-2008 |
20100093605 | PEPTIDES, DERIVATIVES AND ANALOGS THEREOF, AND METHODS OF USING SAME - Human proIslet Peptides (HIP) and HIP analogs and derivatives thereof, derived from or homologous in sequence to the human REG3A protein, chromosome 2p12, are able to induce islet neogenesis from endogenous pancreatic progenitor cells. Human proIslet Peptides are used either alone or in combination with other pharmaceuticals in the treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes and other pathologies related to aberrant glucose, carbohydrate, and/or lipid metabolism, insulin resistance, overweight, obesity, polycystic ovarian syndrome, eating disorders and the metabolic syndrome. | 04-15-2010 |