72 results about "Lipodystrophy" patented technology

Compositions and methods useful in the reduction of localized fat deposits and tightening of loose skin in subjects in need thereof using pharmacologically active detergents are disclosed. The pharmacologically active detergent compositions can additionally include anti-inflammatory agents, analgesics, dispersion or anti-dispersion agents and pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. The pharmacologically active detergent compositions are useful for treating localized accumulations of fat including, for example, lower eyelid fat herniation, lipodystrophy and fat deposits associated with cellulite and do not require surgical procedures such as liposuction.

Compositions and methods useful in the reduction of localized fat deposits in patients in need thereof using pharmacologically active detergents are disclosed. The pharmacologically active detergent compositions can additionally include anti-inflammatory agents, analgesics, dispersion or anti-dispersion agents and pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. The pharmacologically active detergent compositions are useful for treating localized accumulations of fat including, for example, lower eyelid fat herniation, lipodystrophy and fat deposits associated with cellulite and do not require surgical procedures such as liposuction.

Compositions and methods useful in the non-surgical removal of localized fat deposits in patients in need thereof using pharmacologically active detergents are disclosed. The pharmacologically active detergent compositions can additionally include anti-inflammatory agents, analgesics, dispersion agents and pharmaceutically acceptable excipients but do not contain phosphotidylcholine. The pharmacologically active detergent compositions are useful for treating localized accumulations of fat including lower eyelid fat herniation, lipodystrophy and fat deposits associated with cellulite and do not require surgical procedures such as liposuction.

The present invention is directed to methods and agents for modulating the differentiation potential and/or proliferation of preadipocytes. More particularly, the present invention discloses methods and agents for modulating a fibroblast growth factor (FGF) signaling pathway, especially the FGF-1 or FGF-2 signaling pathway, for treating or preventing adiposity-related conditions including, but not limited to, obesity, lipoma, lipomatosis, cachexia or lipodystrophy or the loss of adipose tissue in trauma or atrophic conditions.

Systems and methods encourage users to rotate injection sites and avoid lipodystrophy. Sleeves and/or lost-tooth gear dials and/or microswitches in or on injection pens or their caps, on vials, and on other portable devices manually adjust an indicator before or after an injection to show a current or next injection site in accordance with a site rotation plan. Injected medicine packaging and related printed indicia encourage site rotation. Optical devices employing optical mouse or projection technology help locate and/or distribute injection sites within a body area. A mobile phone app tracks injections and locations to select next injection site, and can use imaging to locate a target injection site and optionally diagnose lipodystrophic conditions and record them. Tactile and print media educational tools are presented to help users palpate and identify lipos in body areas having injection sites.

Methods of treating a human suffering from the Syndrome of Lipodystrophy or one or more HIV-related abnormalities included therein are provided. One method may include administering, by a pharmaceutically effective mode, a drug composition comprising an opioidergic agent, or alternatively, an opioidergic agent and an insulin secretagogue. The method may also include administering, by a pharmaceutically effective mode, a drug composition comprising an opiate agonist and opiate antagonist, or alternatively, an opiate agonist, opiate antagonist and an insulin secretagogue.

The present disclosure relates, in one aspect, to use of ghrelin splice variant or an analogue thereof for the preparation of a medicament for one or more of: treatment and/or prevention of loss of body weight and body fat, prophylaxis or treatment of cachexia, stimulation of appetite, stimulation of food intake, stimulation of weight gain, or increasing body fat mass, or increasing body lean mass. Another aspect relates to the use of a ghrelin splice variant-like compound for the preparation of a medicament for the prophylaxis or treatment of cancer cachexia in an individual in need of such treatment. Another aspect relates to the use of a ghrelin splice variant-like compound for the preparation of a medicament for prophylaxis or treatment of cachexia in an individual by administering a subcutaneous dosage of said medicament to the individual. A further aspect relates to the use of a ghrelin splice variant-like compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for the preparation of a medicament for stimulation of appetite in an individual by administering a subcutaneous dosage of said medicament to the individual. A further aspect relates to a number of new ghrelin splice variant-like compounds and uses thereof, as well as to pharmaceutical compositions and medical packaging comprising the new ghrelin splice variant-like compounds.

Expression of the E4 orf 1 gene of Ad-36 alone has been discovered to be responsible for the increased insulin sensitivity observed in Ad-36 infected animals, including increased adipogenesis. Ad-36 E4 orf 1 protein can be used to increase insulin sensitivity and ameliorate diabetes. Additionally, drugs that mimic the action of Ad-36 E4 orf 1 protein could be found. Ad-36 E4 orf 1 could also be used to increase fat cells in lipodystrophy. We have also discovered that Ad-36 infection in human skeletal muscle cells increased differentiation and insulin independent glucose uptake. It is expected that infection with Ad-36 E4 orf 1 gene will also cause these effects.

The present invention is directed to methods and compositions for the treatment of lipodystrophy. The methods contemplate treatment of lipodystrophy in both HIV and non-HIV patients. More specifically, the methods are directed to a combination therapy that employs growth hormone and statins to effect treatment of lipodystrophy.

Compositions comprising physiologically active fatty acids, salts and esters thereof are disclosed, and may be used in combination with extracts of Castanea sativa or active principles thereof for treating lipodystrophy by administering to a patient in need thereof.

The invention discloses a composition for regulating the sub-health status of the crowd suffering from lipodystrophy. The composition mainly has the effects of reducing the expression of the hypothalamic neuropeptide gamma by influencing human leptin, improving the energy metabolism efficiency, increasing the energy consumption and inhibiting fat synthesis. The other components with fat decomposing effects are combined, so that the metabolism of human adipose tissues is promoted, and the intracellular oxidative phosphorylation effect and synthesis of cell endogenous cholesterol are inhibited. The composition can be used for achieving the effects of effectively infiltrating into the human skin, inhibiting the activity of lipase and reducing the synthesis of fat. By combining the traditional Chinese medicine naprapathy, the absorption and intracellular transport of the composition can be further promoted, the metabolism is promoted, the triglyceride in the fat is decomposed, the excretion of steroid and gallic acid is increased, the excretion of cholesterol and other metabolites can be accelerated, a local shaping effect is achieved, and the contents of glycerin and cholesterol in serum are reduced in an assisted mode. The pharmacological action of the cardiovascular system is improved, and the blood circulation is improved.

The invention provides an application of an insulin-like growth factor 2 in promoting differentiation of human skin fibroblasts into adipocytes. The application is characterized in that before in-vitro induced differentiation of the human skin fibroblasts, the cells are pretreated by the insulin-like growth factor 2 with a final concentration of 50-200 ng/ml. On the basis of an original 6 + 2 + 8induced differentiation mode, through pretreatment of the insulin-like growth factor 2, the efficiency of differentiating human skin fibroblasts into adipocytes is remarkably improved. By adopting themethod, human skin fibroblasts can be efficiently induced and differentiated into adipocytes, and a new idea and a new method are provided for clinical skin wound healing, scar repair and treatment of lipodystrophy.