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by ruth on June 7, 2006
How does PYY work?
Peptide YY is a naturally occurring hormone that is believed to function as a physiologic inhibitor of food intake. PYY is produced by specialized endocrine cells (L-cells) in the gut after a person eats and is believed to trigger the feeling of satiety, or fullness. Because PYY is a protein, initial studies focused on PYY delivery by injection. Utilizing its proprietary drug delivery technology, Nastech developed the nasal spray formulation of PYY as a unique, non-invasive treatment option for obesity.
This investigational drug is currently available for partnering (Merck bowed out early this year). For the development of another nasal spray, this time an intranasal parathyroid hormone for the treatment of osteoporosis, Nastech just received a $7 milion milestone payment from collaborator Procter & Gamble.
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Vote for Nastech To Start Human Clinical Trials on Intranasal Obesity Spray:
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Rating: 9.00 out of 2 vote(s) cast.
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Response from:
ralph capeluto
(08/25/06 4:46pm)
I'm working with an employee of nastech and went to your website.I'm very interested in your clinical trials of the obiesity drug.I'm willing to volunteer.Email me back if there is a chance of this.
Response from:
ruth warwick
(02/26/08 8:02pm)
i would very much like to know more and i would be willing to be in the human trials. please email me back if i can. thanks
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