Adipotide offers a breakthrough in obesity treatment, targeting fat tissue vasculature to achieve rapid weight loss. By inducing apoptosis in white adipose tissue blood vessels, it effectively reduces fat storage. Studies in rhesus monkeys and rodents show significant decreases in body mass index and abdominal fat, alongside improved insulin sensitivity. This targeted approach avoids the side effects linked to central nervous system-targeting drugs. While renal toxicity was noted, it was mild and reversible, making adipotide a promising candidate for tackling obesity's global health burden.
Barnhart, K.F., Christianson, D.R., Hanley, P.W., Driessen, W.H.P., Bernacky, B.J., Baze, W.B., Wen, S., Tian, M., Ma, J., Kolonin, M.G., Saha, P.K., Do, K.A., Hulvat, J.F., Gelovani, J.G., Chan, L., Arap, W., and Pasqualini, R., 2011. A Peptidomimetic Targeting White Fat Causes Weight Loss and Improved Insulin Resistance in Obese Monkeys. Sci Transl Med.
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Barnhart, K.F., Christianson, D.R., Hanley, P.W., Driessen, W.H.P., Bernacky, B.J., Baze, W.B., Wen, S., Tian, M., Ma, J., Kolonin, M.G., Saha, P.K., Do, K.A., Hulvat, J.F., Gelovani, J.G., Chan, L., Arap, W., and Pasqualini, R., 2011. A Peptidomimetic Targeting White Fat Causes Weight Loss and Improved Insulin Resistance in Obese Monkeys. Sci Transl Med.
Barnhart, K.F., Christianson, D.R., Hanley, P.W., Driessen, W.H.P., Bernacky, B.J., Baze, W.B., Wen, S., Tian, M., Ma, J., Kolonin, M.G., Saha, P.K., Do, K.A., Hulvat, J.F., Gelovani, J.G., Chan, L., Arap, W., and Pasqualini, R., 2011. A Peptidomimetic Targeting White Fat Causes Weight Loss and Improved Insulin Resistance in Obese Monkeys. Sci Transl Med.
Barnhart, K.F., Christianson, D.R., Hanley, P.W., Driessen, W.H.P., Bernacky, B.J., Baze, W.B., Wen, S., Tian, M., Ma, J., Kolonin, M.G., Saha, P.K., Do, K.A., Hulvat, J.F., Gelovani, J.G., Chan, L., Arap, W., and Pasqualini, R., 2011. A Peptidomimetic Targeting White Fat Causes Weight Loss and Improved Insulin Resistance in Obese Monkeys. Sci Transl Med.