DIPEPTIDYL PEPTIDASE IV INHIBITORS FOR DECREASING THE RATE OF CHRONIC WEIGHT GAIN

摘要

The present invention discloses methods for therapeutically treating mammals, including but not limited to humans, to increase the relative insulin producing performance of endogenous pancreatic beta -cells, to cause differentiation of pancreatic epithelial cells into insulin producing beta -cells, to improve muscle sensitivity to insulin and other weight control efforts by the chronic oral administration ofa DP N-inhibitor. The administration causes the active form of GLP-l and other non-nutrient stimulated growth hormones to remain biologically active longer under physiological conditions. The extended presence of such hormones, in particular in the pancreatic tissue can also facilitate differentiation and regeneration of the J3-cells already present that are in need of repair.