Materials and methods for the treatment or prevention of obesity
First Claim
1. A method of regulating body weight comprising administering to an individual in need thereof an antagonist of calcitrophic hormone (1,25-(OH)2-D) activity, wherein the antagonist is 1-β
- ,25-dihydroxyvitamin D, in an amount effective to block calcitrophic hormone (1,25-(OH)2-D) activity in adipocytes of said individual, and increase intracellular calcium, said antagonist inducing weight loss, and/or increasing metabolic consumption of adipose tissue.
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Abstract
The subject invention provides methods of inducing the loss of adipose tissue by providing a diet high in calcium. In one aspect of the invention, the calcium is provided in the form of dairy products. In yet another aspect of the invention, calcium is provided in the form of a dietary supplement, such as calcium carbonate, of vitamin supplements. Methods of suppressing [Ca2+]i levels in individuals are also provided. The subject invention also provides methods of stimulating lipolysis, inhibiting lipogenesis, and increasing the expression of white adipose tissue uncoupling protein 2 (UPC2). The subject invention also provides methods of increasing the core temperature of an individual.
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1. A method of regulating body weight comprising administering to an individual in need thereof an antagonist of calcitrophic hormone (1,25-(OH)2-D) activity, wherein the antagonist is 1-β
- ,25-dihydroxyvitamin D, in an amount effective to block calcitrophic hormone (1,25-(OH)2-D) activity in adipocytes of said individual, and increase intracellular calcium, said antagonist inducing weight loss, and/or increasing metabolic consumption of adipose tissue.
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