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Claims for Patent: 8,470,772

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Summary for Patent: 8,470,772

Title:	Leptin agonist and methods of use
Abstract:	Peptides are provided having leptin receptor agonist activity. The peptides are useful for treating obesity, insulin resistance, lipodystrophy and hypothalamic amenorrhea, anorexia-related infertility, among other diseases and conditions related to leptin deficiency and/or leptin resistance.
Inventor(s):	Eva Surmacz, Laszlo Otvos, Jr.
Assignee:	Temple Univ School of Medicine
Application Number:	US12/919,408

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Applicant	Tradename	Biologic Ingredient	Dosage Form	BLA	Approval Date	Patent No.	Expiredate
Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.a.	MYALEPT	metreleptin	For Injection	125390	February 24, 2014	8,470,772	2029-02-27
>Applicant	>Tradename	>Biologic Ingredient	>Dosage Form	>BLA	>Approval Date	>Patent No.	>Expiredate

International Patent Family for US Patent 8,470,772

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World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	2009108340	⤷ Get Started Free
United States of America	2011015124	⤷ Get Started Free
European Patent Office	2252314	⤷ Get Started Free
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