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Method for preventing body fat deposition in mammals
Assignee: Montefiore Medical Center
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Filing: 1981-04-01
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Granted: 1982-09-28
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Expires: 2001-04-01
Abstract
Abstract A method for reducing the rate of liver triglyceride synthesis and body fat deposition in mammals by orally administering over a prolonged period a therapeutic mixture of effective amounts of pyruvate and dihydroxyacetone to which may be added riboflavin. The method also has the effect of increasing the glycogen-storing capabilities of the liver.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald T. Stanko
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 09:00
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K31/00; A61K31/185; A61K31/19; A61K31/33; A61K31/395; A61K31/495; A61K31/505; A61K31/519; A61K31/525; A61P; A61P1/00; A61P1/16; A61P3/00; A61P3/04; A61P3/06; A61P3/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
42 words
A method for controlling weight in a mammal, which comprises administering orally to said mammal a therapeutic mixture of pyruvate and dihydroxyacetone in an effective amount to induce a weight loss or to reduce an expected weight gain from a given diet.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
42 words
A method for controlling weight in a mammal, which comprises administering orally to said mammal a therapeutic mixture of pyruvate and dihydroxyacetone in an effective amount to induce a weight loss or to reduce an expected weight gain from a given diet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 1 in which said mixture also includes riboflavin.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said mixture is administered for at least 15 days.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein said mixture is administered for 60 days.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein body fat deposition in said mammal is effectively reduced by administering said mixture.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein glycogen concentration in said mammal is increased above normal by administering said mixture.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method according to claim 1, 4, 5 or 6 wherein the rate of hepatic triglyceride generation in said mammal is effectively reduced by administering said mixture.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
39 words
A method for increasing the glycogen concentration in the liver of a mammal, which comprises administering orally to said mammal effective amounts of a mixture of pyruvate and dihydroxyacetone for a period sufficient to increase glycogen concentration above normal.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
39 words
A method for increasing the glycogen concentration in the liver of a mammal, which comprises administering orally to said mammal effective amounts of a mixture of pyruvate and dihydroxyacetone for a period sufficient to increase glycogen concentration above normal.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 8 wherein the agent is administered to athletes prior to strenuous athletic events to increase endurance and/or performance.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US4158057A
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