Method of increasing metabolism
AssigneeGarvan Institute of Medical Research
InventorJenny Gunton
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Abstract
The present invention provides a method for increasing metabolism and/or energy expenditure in a subject, e.g., to treat or prevent obesity and/or a related condition and/or to reduce adiposity, the method comprising increasing the level and/or activity of Hypoxia Induced Factor 1α (HIF-1α) in a cell, tissue or organ of the subject, thereby increasing metabolism in the subject. The present invention also provides a method for increasing metabolism in a subject, the method comprising administering an iron chelating agent to the subject, thereby increasing metabolism in the subject.
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A method for increasing metabolism and/or energy expenditure in a subject, the method comprising administering an iron chelating agent to the subject.
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A method for increasing metabolism and/or energy expenditure in a subject, the method comprising increasing the level and/or activity of Hypoxia Induced Factor 1α (HIF-1α) in a cell, tissue or organ of the subject, increasing metabolism in the subject.
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A compound that increases HIF-1α levels and/or activity in a cell, tissue or organ of a subject for use in increasing metabolism and/or energy expenditure in a subject.
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