Sortilin-Binding Small Molecule Increases Glucose Uptake

Tech ID: 15A043

Competitive Advantages

  •     Selectively binds to wild-type sortilin
  •     Increases cellular glucose uptake
  •     Compensates for reduced sortilin activity in obese patients

Summary

USF inventors have discovered novel therapeutic compounds that have shown to bind favorably to wild-type (WT) sortilin and increase glucose uptake, especially when used in conjunction with insulin. By stabilizing the proteins involved in the metabolic process, there is hope for a long-lasting, effective treatment for diabetic patients, especially ones suffering from obesity who are deficient in sortilin. 

Comparison of Glucose Uptake Shows Significant Effect Over 24 hrs 

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