Methods for Affecting Body Composition
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1. A method for reducing body fat or body fat gain in a subject while maintaining or increasing lean body mass, the method comprising administering to the subject an amylin agonist, wherein the amylin agonist has at least 80% identity to any of SEQ ID NOs:
- 1 through 28, wherein the subject is in need of treatment, thereby reducing body fat or body fat gain while maintaining or increasing lean body mass.
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Methods for affecting body composition include the use of amylin or amylin agonist(s). Total body weight may be reduced, maintained or even increased; however, the body fat is reduced or body fat gain is prevented, while lean body mass is maintained or increased.
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1. A method for reducing body fat or body fat gain in a subject while maintaining or increasing lean body mass, the method comprising administering to the subject an amylin agonist, wherein the amylin agonist has at least 80% identity to any of SEQ ID NOs:
- 1 through 28, wherein the subject is in need of treatment, thereby reducing body fat or body fat gain while maintaining or increasing lean body mass.
- View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 20)
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12. A method of altering a body composition of a subject, wherein body fat is reduced and lean body mass is maintained or increased, comprising administering an amylin agonist to the subject, wherein the amylin agonist has at least 80% identity to any one of SEQ ID NOs:
- 1 through 28, thereby altering the body composition of the subject.
- View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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