Plasminogen Regulates GLP-1 Pathways for Diabetes Treatment

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current treatments for GLP-1/GLP-1R-related diseases, such as diabetes and obesity, are limited in their ability to effectively regulate GLP-1 and GLP-1 receptor pathways, leading to suboptimal management of these conditions.

Innovation Solution

The use of plasminogen to regulate GLP-1/GLP-1R pathways, either alone or in combination with other drugs or therapies, to treat conditions associated with these pathways, including diabetes, obesity, and neurodegenerative diseases.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If current treatments are used for GLP-1/GLP-1R-related diseases, then treatment is provided, but the ability to effectively regulate GLP-1 and GLP-1 receptor pathways is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveeffectiveness of GLP-1/GLP-1R pathway regulationVSAvoidmanagement capability of diabetes and related conditions
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses plasminogen as an intermediary substance to regulate GLP-1/GLP-1R pathways. Plasminogen acts as a mediator that enhances the activity and efficacy of GLP-1 receptor signaling, thereby improving the reliability of pathway regulation and expanding treatment capabilities for diabetes and related conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If plasminogen is administered to regulate GLP-1/GLP-1R pathways, then GLP-1 expression is promoted and glucagon secretion is inhibited, but the complexity of the treatment regimen increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveglucose tolerance and insulin secretion managementVSAvoidtreatment regimen complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Plasminogen serves multiple functions simultaneously: it promotes GLP-1 expression, inhibits glucagon secretion, and improves glucose tolerance. This multi-functionality allows a single treatment agent to address multiple aspects of diabetes management, thereby improving reliability without proportionally increasing treatment complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentEP3643321B1Plasminogen for use in treating parkinson's and alzheimer's disease
Publication Date: 2025.04.30 TALENGEN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
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AI summary

The present invention discloses the use of plasminogen to regulate GLP-1/GLP-1R and treat a GLP-1/GLP-1R-related condition.