U.S. patent application number 17/698433 was filed with the patent office on 2022-09-08 for satiation peptides for weight loss and altered taste sensitivity.
This patent application is currently assigned to University of Florida Research Foundation, Incorporated. The applicant listed for this patent is University of Florida Research Foundation, Incorporated. Invention is credited to Andres Acosta, Sean M. Crosson, Seth Currlin, Cedrick Shawn Dotson, Sergei Zolotukhin.
Application Number | 20220280658 17/698433 |
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Filed Date | 2022-09-08 |
United States Patent
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20220280658 |
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Zolotukhin; Sergei ; et
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September 8, 2022 |
SATIATION PEPTIDES FOR WEIGHT LOSS AND ALTERED TASTE
SENSITIVITY
Abstract
The present application provides methods and compositions for
AAV-mediated delivery of PYY and Glucagon-like Peptide 1 or an
analog thereof (e.g., Exendin-4) to a subject (e.g., the saliva of
a subject). In some embodiments, compositions and methods for
topical delivery of Ex-4 and PYY peptides also are provided.
Methods and compositions are useful to promote weight loss and/or
altered lipid taste sensitivity, as well as for the treatment of
diabetes.
Inventors: |
Zolotukhin; Sergei;
(Gainesville, FL) ; Crosson; Sean M.;
(Gainesville, FL) ; Dotson; Cedrick Shawn;
(Gainesville, FL) ; Currlin; Seth; (Gainesville,
FL) ; Acosta; Andres; (Rochester, MN) |
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University of Florida Research Foundation, Incorporated |
Gainesville |
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University of Florida Research
Foundation, Incorporated
Gainesville
FL
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1000006351918 |
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17/698433 |
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March 18, 2022 |
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C12N 2750/14143
20130101; C07K 14/575 20130101; A61K 48/0058 20130101; A61K 38/26
20130101; C12N 2750/14142 20130101; C12N 15/86 20130101; A61K
48/0075 20130101; C07K 14/57563 20130101; C07K 14/47 20130101; A61K
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Goverment Interests
FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH
[0002] This invention was made with government support under grant
number DC012819 awarded by the National Institutes of Health. The
government has certain rights in the invention.
Claims
1-24. (canceled)
25. A method of inducing satiation in a subject comprising
administering to the subject PYY and GLP-1 or an analog thereof,
wherein the PYY is formulated as an orally disintegrating tablet
that is topically administered to a tongue of the subject.
26. The method of claim 25, wherein the PYY is PYY.sub.3-36
comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2.
27. The method of claim 25, wherein the GLP-1 analog is Exendin-4
comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 10.
28. The method of claim 25, wherein the PYY and the GLP-1 or analog
thereof are administered separately.
29. The method of claim 28, wherein the PYY is administered first,
and the GLP-1 or analog thereof is administered second.
30. The method of claim 28, wherein the GLP-1 or analog thereof is
administered first and the PYY is administered second.
31. The method of claim 25, wherein the PYY and GLP-1 or analog
thereof are administered together.
32. The method of claim 25, wherein the GLP-1 or analog thereof is
formulated as an orally disintegrating tablet.
33. The method of claim 25, wherein the GLP-1 or analog thereof is
injected into the subject.
34. The method of claim 25, wherein the method does not
substantially increase a plasma concentration of PYY or GLP-1 or
analog thereof in the subject.
35. The method of claim 31, wherein the administering is performed
between 30 and 120 minutes prior to eating.
Description
RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. .sctn.
119(e) of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/323,690, filed
Apr. 16, 2016, entitled "SATIATION PEPTIDES FOR WEIGHT LOSS AND
ALTERED TASTE SENSITIVITY," the entire contents of which are
incorporated herein by reference.
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
[0003] Current treatments for obesity involve stimulant medications
which are mildly effective and can have detrimental side effects if
used long-term. Other current treatment methods involve invasive
bariatric surgery which, while sometimes effective, can involve a
variety of serious complications. More recently, satiation gut
peptides have been investigated as potential treatments for
obesity. These peptides are secreted from the small intestine and
colon in response to food intake. Penetrating from plasma through
the blood-brain barrier, they act by activating specific receptors
in the satiety center of the hypothalamus thus inducing satiation.
Some of the most important satiation gut peptides are Peptide YY
(PYY), Glucagon-like Peptide 1 (GLP-1), oxyntomodulin, and
cholecystokinin. Acute supplemental therapy with satiation gut
peptides reduces food intake and body weight in obese animal models
as well as in lean and obese human subjects. Studies using
satiation peptide supplement therapy by intravenous injection prior
to meals have been conducted, because it was believed that oral
administration would be unsuccessful due to likely peptide
breakdown by enzymes and acids prior to reaching the blood.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
[0004] Aspects of the application relate to methods and
compositions for delivering a combination of PYY and GLP-1 or an
analog thereof (e.g., exendin-4 (EX-4)) to a subject (e.g., to the
mouth of a subject). In some embodiments, a combination of PYY and
GLP-1 or an analog thereof provide persistent weight loss with
greater efficacy that current drugs. In some embodiments, nucleic
acid mediated (e.g., AAV-mediated) delivery methods are used to
deliver GLP-1 or an analog thereof (e.g., Ex-4) and PYY to a
subject (e.g., to the saliva of a subject). In some embodiments,
both PYY and GLP-1 or an analog thereof are delivered in the form
of peptide compositions. In some embodiments, PYY and GLP-1 or an
analog thereof are delivered topically. In some embodiments,
combinations of PYY and GLP-1 or an analog thereof (e.g., Ex-4)
provide persistent weight loss with greater efficacy than current
drugs, or prevent weight gain, in a subject, while avoiding the
risks of surgery. In some embodiments, combinations of PYY and
GLP-1 or an analog thereof (e.g., EX-4) are particularly useful in
the treatment of diabetes. Aspects of the present application also
relate to modulation of body weight in mammals using recombinant
Adeno-associated viral (rAAV) vector(s) expressing GLP-1 or an
analog thereof (e.g., Ex-4) and PYY. However, other nucleic acid
vectors (e.g., cDNA) or other viral vectors may be used, and/or
direct peptide administration also may be used to deliver PYY and
GLP-1 or an analog thereof to a subject (e.g., a mammalian subject,
for example a human). In some embodiments, viral vectors, nucleic
acids, and/or peptides can be administered to the mouth, the
tongue, the throat, the parotid glands, the sublingual glands, or
the submandibular salivary glands. In some embodiments, a
combination of PYY and GLP-1 or an analog thereof (e.g., Ex-4),
either by gene expression or topical administration can be used in
the treatment of diabetes. Accordingly, aspects of the present
application relate to topical administration of satiation peptides,
for example via delivery to the mouth of a subject of viral vectors
or nucleic acids encoding the peptides or via delivery to the mouth
of a subject of the peptides themselves, or combinations
thereof.
[0005] In some embodiments, aspects of the disclosure relate to
methods of inducing satiation in a subject comprising applying a
satiation gut peptide composition (e.g., PYY and Ex-4), comprising
peptides, nucleic acids (e.g., cDNA), vectors (e.g., viral vectors
such as adeno-associated virus (AAV)), or any combination thereof,
to the mouth, tongue, salivary glands, or throat of the subject. In
some embodiments, said application comprises spraying a fluid
composition comprising a satiation gut peptide composition into the
mouth of the subject such that said composition contacts a tongue
of the subject. In some embodiments, said application occurs a
period of time prior to eating. In some embodiments, said satiation
gut peptide composition also comprises one or more of oxyntomodulin
or cholecystokinin.
[0006] In some embodiments, aspects of the disclosure include
compositions comprising satiation gut peptides PYY and Ex-4. In
some embodiments, a satiation gut peptide composition (e.g.,
comprising one or more nucleic acids or viral vectors encoding
satiation gut peptides, and/or the peptides) is delivered via
direct injection. In some embodiments, said composition is in a
dosage form for topical delivery. In some embodiments, said dosage
form is a spray. In some embodiments, said dosage form is a
lozenge. In some embodiments, said dosage form is an orally
disintegrating tablet. In some embodiments, said dosage form is an
oral dissolvable film or dissolvable planar sheet. In some
embodiments, said composition is in an oral dosage form. In some
embodiments, one or more additional satiation gut peptides can be
administered to the subject.
[0007] In some embodiments, aspects of the disclosure include a
vector comprising an expression cassette that includes a
polynucleotide sequence that encodes two or more satiation gut
peptides. In some embodiments, said expression cassette transfects
salivary gland cells.
[0008] In some embodiments, aspects of the disclosure also include
methods of increasing satiation gut peptide concentration (e.g., of
PYY and Ex-4) in the saliva of a subject, comprising delivering a
vector to a cell of said subject, wherein said satiation gut
polynucleotide sequence, peptide, viral vector, or cDNA is
expressed. In some embodiments, the satiation gut peptide
concentration in the plasma of said subject remains unchanged or
decreases.
[0009] Aspects of the disclosure include methods of inducing
satiation in a subject comprising administering to a subject a
recombinant adeno-associated viral vector (rAAV) expressing a
satiation gut peptide composition.
[0010] In some embodiments, said recombinant adeno-associated viral
vector is of serotype 8. In some embodiments, wherein said
recombinant adeno-associated viral vector is of serotype 5. In some
embodiments, said recombinant adeno-associated viral vector is
administered to the mouth, tongue, salivary glands, or throat of
the subject.
[0011] Aspects of the disclosure include methods of inducing
satiation in a subject by administering to the subject a
recombinant adeno-associated viral vector expressing two or more
satiation gut peptides. In some embodiments, said satiation gut
peptide is selected from the group consisting of: PYY, GLP-1,
Oxyntomodulin, Cholecystokinin, Exendin-4, and a combination of PYY
and Exendin-4. In some embodiments, said recombinant
adeno-associated viral vector comprises a dual PYY-Ex-4 vector.
[0012] Aspects of the application relate to methods of inducing
satiation in a subject comprising applying a satiation gut peptide
composition to the mouth, the tongue, the throat, the parotid
glands, sublingual glands, or submandibular salivary glands of the
subject. In some embodiments, the satiation gut peptide composition
delivered include a peptide tyrosine tyrosine (PYY) peptide and an
Exendin-4 (Ex-4) peptide. In some embodiments, the gut peptide
composition (e.g., PYY and Ex-4) are both in a single composition.
In some embodiments, the gut peptide composition (e.g., PYY and
Ex-4) are in separate compositions. In some embodiments, the gut
peptides are delivered by administration of a nucleic acid encoding
PYY and Ex-4. In some embodiments, the gut peptides are delivered
by administration of the PYY and Ex-4 peptides. In some
embodiments, the PYY and Ex-4 are delivered by administration of a
PYY peptide and a nucleic acid encoding Ex-4. In some embodiments,
the PYY and Ex-4 are delivered by administration of a peptide Ex-4
and a nucleic acid encoding PYY. In some embodiments, the PYY and
Ex-4 are delivered by administration of PYY and Ex-4 cDNA. In some
embodiments, PYY and Ex-4 are delivered by administration of a
viral vector encoding PYY and a nucleic acid encoding Ex-4. In some
embodiments, PYY and Ex-4 are administered separately encoded by
any combination of nucleic acid, peptide, cDNA, or viral vector. In
some embodiments, PYY is administered first, and Ex-4 is
administered second. In some embodiments, Ex-4 is administered
first and PYY is administered second. In some embodiments, PYY-Ex-4
dual vectors are administered more than once. In some embodiments,
PYY-Ex-4 dual vectors are administered 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or
10 times. In some embodiments, the viral vector is an
adeno-associated virus (AAV).
[0013] In some embodiments, aspects of the invention also relate to
the treatment or prevention, of obesity and/or diabetes. The
surprising synergistic combination of PYY and Ex-4 can also be used
to regulate weight loss and/or altered lipid taste sensitivity. In
some embodiments, oxyntomodulin and/or cholecystokinins are also
delivered with PYY and Ex-4 to the subject.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0014] FIG. 1 illustrates a non-limiting embodiment of a rAAV-PYY
vector plasmid comprising a TR (terminal repeat), CMV
(cytomegalovirus) enhancer, and CBA (Chicken B actin) promoter.
[0015] FIG. 2 depicts food intake per week in 8 month-old DIO mice
injected with rAAV-PYY vs. rAAV-GFP. *P<0.05.
[0016] FIG. 3 depicts body weight change in 8 month-old
diet-induced obese (DIO)-mice injected with rAAV-PYY vs. rAAV-GFP
(controls). *P<0.05.
[0017] FIGS. 4A-4D depict the effects of Peptide YY Mouth Spray.
FIG. 4A shows one hour food intake after one spray with PYY, 5
.mu.g per 100 g of body weight vs. spray with sterile H2O. FIG. 4B
shows the difference in one hour food intake after PYY mouth spray
vs. sterile H2O, shown are individual animals. FIG. 4C shows dose
response of PYY mouth spray on FI as measured after one hour. FIG.
4D shows 24 hour food intake after PYY mouth spray vs. sterile H2O.
*P<0.05, **P<0.01.
[0018] FIGS. 5A-5D relate to the effects of extended PYY
administration on behavior of mice concerning (FIG. 5A) attack
frequency (FIG. 5B) threat frequency (FIG. 5C) chase frequency and
(FIG. 5D) frequency.
[0019] FIG. 6 depicts the NPY family, distinguishing between
ligands and receptors that increase or decrease appetite, as well
as pre-pro-PYY, and truncated forms that may then be delivered to
salivary glands using viral vector-mediated gene delivery.
[0020] FIGS. 7A-7B show transduction of murine submandibular
salivary gland and liver via AAV8 administration to the murine
salivary glands via ductile cannulation. FIG. 7 shows confocal
microscopy imaging of eGFP expression in WT C57BL/6 mouse 2 weeks
after AAV8-GFPsc administration via salivary gland ductile
cannulation. FIG. 7A shows eGFP expression in fixed frozen mouse
submandibular gland sections, and FIG. 7B shows fixed frozen liver
sections.
[0021] FIGS. 8A-8B shows immunofluorescent staining of mouse
submandibular salivary gland in AAV8-GFP-EX4sc injected mice (FIG.
8A) and WT non-injected mice (FIG. 8B). Fixed frozen tissue
sections stained with a biotinylated mAb against Exendin-4 then
detected by streptavidin-HRP and tyramide-TMR flurophore.
[0022] FIG. 9 depicts the average body weight over an 11 week
period of mice injected with AAV8-GFPsc (diamonds), AAV8-GFP-Ex4
(X's), AAV8-jPYYsc (triangles), or AAV8-PYY-Ex4sc (squares). Mice
switched to a high fat diet week 8 indicated by black arrow.
Significance was calculated by two-tailed unpaired t-test with
significance threshold of p<0.05. Significance is indicated by
*.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION
[0023] In some embodiments, aspects of the application relate to
methods and compositions for inducing satiation in a subject by
delivering a satiation gut peptide composition (e.g., a PYY and
GLP-1 or analog thereof) to a subject (e.g., to the mouth of the
subject). In some embodiments, the satiation gut peptides delivered
include a PYY peptide and an Ex-4 peptide. In some embodiments, the
gut peptides are delivered by administration of a nucleic acid
encoding PYY and Ex-4. In some embodiments, the gut peptides are
delivered by administration of the PYY and Ex-4 peptides
themselves. In some embodiments, the PYY and Ex-4 are delivered by
administration of a PYY peptide and a nucleic acid encoding Ex-4.
In some embodiments, the PYY and Ex-4 are delivered by
administration of an Ex-4 peptide and a nucleic acid encoding PYY.
In some embodiments, the PYY and/or Ex-4 are delivered by
administration of PYY and Ex-4 encoding nucleic acids, for example
RNA, DNA, or cDNA. In some embodiments, a recombinant nucleic acid
molecule that encodes both PYY and Ex-4 is used. In some
embodiments, two separate recombinant nucleic acids are used, one
of which encodes PYY and one of which encodes Ex-4. In some
embodiments, PYY and/or Ex-4 are delivered by administration of a
viral vector encoding PYY and/or Ex-4. In some embodiments, a viral
vector that encodes both PYY and Ex-4 is used. In some embodiments,
two separate viral vectors are used, one of which encodes PYY and
one of which encodes Ex-4. In some embodiments, a viral vector is a
recombinant adeno-associated viral vector (rAAV vector).
[0024] In some embodiments, aspects of the application relate to
the treatment of obesity and/or diabetes based on the synergistic
effect of PYY and Ex-4. The surprising synergistic effect of PYY
and Ex-4 can also be used to regulate weight loss and/or altered
lipid taste sensitivity. In some embodiments, oxyntomodulin and/or
cholecystokinins are also delivered along with PYY and Ex-4.
[0025] In some embodiments, PYY and Ex-4 are administered
separately (e.g., as peptides and/or encoded by any combination of
nucleic acid or viral vector). In some embodiments, PYY is
administered first, and Ex-4 is administered second. In some
embodiments, Ex-4 is administered first and PYY is administered
second. In some embodiments, PYY-Ex-4 dual vectors are administered
more than once. In some embodiments, PYY-Ex-4 dual vectors are
administered 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 times.
[0026] Peptide tyrosine tyrosine (PYY) and glucagon-like peptide 1
(GLP-1) are gastrointestinal peptides secreted into the circulation
in response to nutrient uptake. Salivary GLP-1 has also been
implicated in satiation as its cognate receptor, GLP-1 receptor,
has been shown to be expressed on taste bud associated nerve
fibers. Although PYY and GLP-1 have been studied individually as
obesity therapies, the combined effects of these peptides on weight
loss and food intake when administered together, particularly in
the saliva of a subject, was not known. Exendin-4, a hormone found
in the saliva of the Gila monster, is a GLP-1 agonist.
Oxyntomodulin is a peptide hormone, that has been found to suppress
appetite. Cholecystokinin is a peptide hormone of the
gastrointestinal system responsible for stimulating the digestion
of fat and protein.
[0027] In some embodiments, aspects of the application relate to
delivering PYY and a GLP-1 analog (e.g., Ex-4) to a subject. In
some embodiments, aspects of the application comprise the use of
recombinant adeno-associated viral (rAAV) vectors to deliver PYY
and Exendin-4 transgenes to the mouth of a subject (e.g., to
submandibular salivary glands) simultaneously. In some embodiments,
aspects of the application comprise the use of rAAV vectors to
deliver PYY and Ex-4 transgenes to the mouth of a subject (e.g., to
submandibular salivary glands) separately. Ex-4 is a GLP-1 analog
resistant to proteolytic degradation. In some embodiments, delivery
of the satiation gut peptides can be delivered using any of the
following techniques: direct nucleic acid (e.g., cDNA) delivery,
viral vector delivery, direct peptide delivery, or any combination
of these therapies.
[0028] In some embodiments, a viral vector may be in the form of an
rAAV nucleic acid encoding one or both of PYY and a GLP-1 or analog
thereof, wherein the rAAV nucleic acid is encapsidated in an rAAV
particle. The rAAV particle may be of any AAV serotype (e.g., 1, 2,
3, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, etc.), including any derivative
(including non-naturally occurring variants of a serotype) or
pseudotype.
[0029] As described herein, in some embodiments nucleotides that
encode satiation gut peptides can be used along with or separately
from direct delivery of peptides (e.g., alone). Satiation gut
peptides include peptides such as Peptide YY, GLP-1, oxyntomodulin,
exendin-4, and cholecystokinin. Nucleotides and peptides having
substantial identity to the nucleotide and/or amino acid sequences
of peptide YY, GLP-1, exendin-4, oxyntomodulin, and cholecystokinin
also are contemplated for use in accordance with the teachings
herein.
[0030] Examples of PYY sequences include NM_004160.5, NC_000077.6,
NP_663410.1, CAG46926.1, XP_004041595, JAA33294.1, NP_004151.3 or a
variant thereof. In some embodiments, the PYY sequence has at least
60%, at least 70%, at least 80%, at least 90%, or at least 95%
identity to NM_004160.5, NC_000077.6, NP_663410.1, CAG46926.1,
XP_004041595, JAA33294.1, or NP_004151.3. In some embodiments, the
PYY peptide is a human PYY peptide. In some embodiments, the human
PYY peptide has an amino acid sequence as shown in SEQ ID NO: 1. In
some embodiments, the human PYY peptide is shown as SEQ ID NO: 7,
SEQ ID NO: 8 or SEQ ID NO: 9 or a variant thereof. In some
embodiments, an abbreviated sequence or functional fragment of the
human PYY peptide is used. In some embodiments, the human PYY
peptide fragment is SEQ ID NO: 2. In some embodiments, the
oxyntomodulin has a sequence as shown in SEQ ID NO: 3. In some
embodiments, the oxyntomodulin sequence has at least 60%, at least
70%, at least 80%, at least 90%, or at least 95% identity to SEQ ID
NO: 3. In some embodiments, GLP-1 sequences include those embodied
in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,631,224, 6,191,102, and 6,998,387, the sequence
description of which is incorporated by reference herein. Examples
of Ex-4 sequences include GenBank sequences AAB22006.1, P26349.2,
and/or P43220.2. In some embodiments, the Ex-4 is HGEGTFTSDL
SKQMEEEAVR LFIEWLKNGG PSSGAPPPS (SEQ ID NO: 10) or a variant
thereof. In some embodiments, the Ex-4 sequence has at least 60%,
at least 70%, at least 80%, at least 90%, or at least 95% identity
to AAB22006.1 (SEQ ID NO: 10), P26349.2, and/or P43220.2. In some
embodiments, the cholecystokinin sequence has a sequence comprising
SEQ ID NO: 4, SEQ ID NO: 5 or SEQ ID NO: 6. In some embodiments,
the cholecystokinin sequence has at least 60%, at least 70%, at
least 80%, at least 90%, or at least 95% identity to SEQ ID NO: 4,
SEQ ID NO: 5 or SEQ ID NO: 6.
[0031] In some embodiments, aspects of the application relate to
establishing a stable and longer-term delivery of satiation gut
peptides (e.g., PYY and GLP-1 or an analog thereof) and/or
administration of gut peptides intended for targeting specific
areas of the body which now have been identified as effecting an
unexpectedly favorable satiation response. According to certain
embodiments, the invention pertains to compositions and methods for
treating obesity involving satiation gut peptide administration to
the mouth of a subject. According to one specific embodiment, the
subject invention pertains to providing a long-term increase of
satiation peptides in the saliva by targeting salivary glands with
vectors, viral vectors, adenoviral vectors, or other suitable
vectors for transfection of cells in a human or non-human animal,
harboring the respective gene(s), for introduction and expression
in targeted cells.
[0032] Aspects of the disclosure also include methods of inducing
satiation in a subject comprising applying a satiation gut peptide
to the mouth of the subject. In some embodiments, said application
comprises spraying a fluid composition comprising a satiation gut
peptide into the mouth of the subject such that said composition
contacts a tongue of the subject. In some embodiments, said
application occurs a period of time prior to eating.
[0033] In some embodiments, the application pertains to a method of
inducing satiation in a subject that includes applying to at least
a portion of the mouth of the subject that includes applying to at
least a portion of the mouth of the subject a composition
comprising satiation gut peptides at a time period prior to eating
(pre-prandial). The time period may be 5 seconds or more. In a
specific embodiment, the time period is 5-360 minutes prior to
eating. In a more specific embodiment, the time period is 30-120
minutes prior to eating. In some embodiments, the peptides are
delivered to the mouth and/or pharynx to a subject according to a
generally continuous time period of at least 5, 10, 15 or more
seconds. In another embodiment, the delivery is for 0.1-120 mins,
including any specific 0.1 minute increment within such range. In a
specific embodiment, it has been found that administration of the
peptides such that they are in prolonged contact with the tongue is
optimal.
[0034] In some embodiments, the application relates to a container
that comprises a solid (e.g., powder), fluid or semi-fluid
composition that comprises satiation gut peptides and a
pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In a specific embodiment, the
container comprises a nozzle for ejecting or spraying the
composition into the mouth of the subject. The container may be
under pressure and/or be equipped with a pump nozzle.
[0035] In some embodiments, the application relates to a mouth
applicable article loaded with satiation gut peptides. The article
may be chewing gum loaded with peptides, a lozenge (e.g., a
dissolvable solid or semi-solid object intended to hold in the
mouth for a period of time) loaded with peptides, a permeable pouch
or sponge loaded with peptides, or an orally dissolvable film
loaded with peptides. The article can be designed for extended
delivery of peptides to the mouth and/or pharynx, as opposed to the
conventional oral administration that involves the immediate
swallowing of a pill, tablet or fluid composition as is a
conventionally understood as oral administration. In particular,
the article can be designed for delivery to the tongue.
[0036] In some embodiments, cells related to the mouth such as
mucosal or salivary gland cells are transformed with vectors
engineered to express and release a satiation gut peptides.
Adeno-Associated Virus-Based Vectors.
[0037] In some embodiments, nucleic acid(s) encoding PYY and/or
GLP-1 or an analog thereof (e.g., Ex-4) are delivered via a viral
vector, for example an rAAV vector. In some embodiments, the
serotype of the rAAV is serotype 8. In some embodiments, the
serotype of the rAAV is serotype 5. In some embodiments, said
recombinant adeno-associated viral vector is administered to the
submandibular salivary gland, the parotid gland, and/or the
sublingual gland of a subject (e.g., a mammal, for example a
human).
[0038] The adeno-associated viruses (AAV) are DNA viruses of
relatively small size which can integrate, in a stable and
site-specific manner, into the genome of the cells which they
infect, but that also can persists in an non-integrated form in
infected cells. AAV are able to infect a wide spectrum of cells
without inducing any effects on cellular growth, morphology or
differentiation, and they do not appear to be involved in human
pathologies. The AAV genome has been cloned, sequenced and
characterized. The use of vectors derived from the AAVs for
transferring genes in vitro and in vivo has been described (see PCT
Publications No. WO 91/18088 and WO 93/09239; U.S. Pat. Nos.
4,797,368 and 5,139,941; EP Publication No. 488 528). Replication
defective rAAVs for delivering recombinant nucleic acids can be
prepared by cotransfecting a plasmid containing the nucleic acid
sequence of interest flanked by two AAV inverted terminal repeat
(ITR) regions, and a plasmid carrying the AAV encapsidation genes
(rep and cap genes), into a cell line which is infected with a
human helper virus (e.g., an adenovirus). The AAV recombinants
which are produced are then purified by standard techniques.
[0039] The ITR sequences of a nucleic acid or nucleic acid vector
described herein can be derived from any AAV serotype (e.g., 1, 2,
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10) or can be derived from more than one
serotype. In some embodiments of the nucleic acid or nucleic acid
vector provided herein, the ITR sequences are derived from AAV2. In
some embodiments of the nucleic acid or nucleic acid vector
provided herein, the ITR sequences are derived from AAVS. In some
embodiments of the nucleic acid or nucleic acid vector provided
herein, the ITR sequences are derived from AAV8. ITR sequences and
plasmids containing ITR sequences are known in the art and
commercially available (see, e.g., products and services available
from Vector Biolabs, Philadelphia, Pa.; Cellbiolabs, San Diego,
Calif.; Agilent Technologies, Santa Clara, Calif.; and Addgene,
Cambridge, Mass.; and Gene delivery to skeletal muscle results in
sustained expression and systemic delivery of a therapeutic
protein. Kessler P D, Podsakoff G M, Chen X, McQuiston S A, Colosi
P C, Matelis L A, Kurtzman G J, Byrne B J. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S
A. 1996 Nov 26;93(24):14082-7; and Curtis A. Machida. Methods in
Molecular Medicine.TM.. Viral Vectors for Gene Therapy Methods and
Protocols. 10.1385/1-59259-304-6:201.COPYRGT. Humana Press Inc.
2003. Chapter 10. Targeted Integration by Adeno-Associated Virus.
Matthew D. Weitzman, Samuel M. Young Jr., Toni Cathomen and Richard
Jude Samulski; U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,139,941 and 5,962,313, all of which
are incorporated herein by reference).
[0040] Methods for constructing and using viral vectors are known
in the art (see, e.g., Miller and Rosman, BioTechniques 1992,
7:980-990). In accordance with the present application there may be
employed conventional molecular biology, microbiology, and
recombinant DNA techniques within the skill of the art. Such
techniques are well-known and are explained fully in the
literature. See, e.g., Sambrook, Fritsch and Maniatis, Molecular
Cloning: A Laboratory Manual, Second Edition (1989) Cold Spring
Harbor Laboratory Press, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y. (herein "Sambrook
et al., 1989"); DNA Cloning: A Practical Approach, Volumes I and II
(D. N. Glover ed. 1985); Oligonucleotide Synthesis (M. J. Gait ed.
1984); Nucleic Acid Hybridization [B. D. Hames & S. J. Higgins
eds. (1985)]; Transcription And Translation [B. D. Hames & S.
J. Higgins, eds. (1984)]; Animal Cell Culture [R. I. Freshney, ed.
(1986)]; Immobilized Cells And Enzymes [IRL Press, (1986)]; B.
Perbal, A Practical Guide To Molecular Cloning (1984); F. M.
Ausubel et al. (eds.), Current Protocols in Molecular Biology, John
Wiley & Sons, Inc. (1994).
[0041] Methods of producing rAAV particles and nucleic acid vectors
are also known in the art and commercially available (see, e.g.,
Zolotukhin et al. Production and purification of serotype 1, 2, and
5 recombinant adeno-associated viral vectors. Methods 28 (2002)
158-167; and U.S. Patent Publication Numbers US20070015238 and
US20120322861, which are incorporated herein by reference; and
plasmids and kits available from ATCC and Cell Biolabs, Inc.). For
example, the nucleic acid vector (e.g., as a plasmid) may be
combined with one or more helper plasmids, e.g., that contain a rep
gene (e.g., encoding Rep78, Rep68, Rep52 and Rep40) and a cap gene
(encoding VP1, VP2, and VP3), and transfected into a producer cell
line such that the rAAV particle can be packaged and subsequently
purified.
[0042] In some embodiments, aspects of the disclosure include
methods of inducing satiation in a subject comprising administering
to a subject a recombinant adeno-associated viral vector expressing
two or more satiation gut peptides (e.g., PYY and a GLP-1 or analog
thereof). In some embodiments, said recombinant adeno-associated
viral vector comprises a dual PYY-Ex-4 vector. In some embodiments,
delivery of the satiation gut peptide composition is to the mouth,
the tongue, the throat, parotid gland, sublingual gland, or
submandibular salivary gland of the subject. In some embodiments,
the delivery method comprises injection, topical delivery, or other
methods of delivery to the mouth, including but not limited to
sprays, lozenges, orally disintegrating tablets, oral dissolvable
films or dissolvable planar sheets, and/or other oral dosage forms.
In some embodiments, the method of delivery allows for transduction
of the satiation gut peptide encoding compositions (e.g., PYY and a
GLP-1 or analog thereof) to the salivary glands (e.g., parotid,
submandibular, and/or sublingual glands).
[0043] In some embodiments, nucleic acids that encode one or both
of the satiation gut peptides of interest can be delivered directly
(e.g., in the form of a nucleic acid that is not encapsidated in a
viral particle) to the mouth of a subject via any of the routes
described above or elsewhere in this application for the rAAV
particles. In some embodiments, the method of delivery allows for
transfection of the satiation gut peptide encoding compositions
(e.g., PYY and a GLP-1 or analog thereof) to the salivary glands
(e.g., parotid, submandibular, and/or sublingual glands).
[0044] In some embodiments, a nucleic acid (e.g., a viral vector or
a nucleic acid that is not encapsidated in a viral particle) that
encodes one or more satiation peptides (e.g., PYY and a GLP-1 or
analog thereof, for example Ex-4) comprises a promoter that is
operably connected to coding sequence(s) for one or both (or more)
satiation peptides of interest. In some embodiments, all the
peptide coding sequences are operably connected to a single
promoter. In some embodiments, each peptide coding sequence is
operably connected to a separate promoter (e.g., on the same
recombinant nucleic acid or on separate recombinant nucleic acids).
In some embodiments, each promoter can independently be any
suitable promoter, including, for example, a constitutive promoter,
an inducible promoter, a mammalian promoter, a human promoter, a
viral promoter, a microbial promoter, a tissue-specific promoter, a
species-specific promoter, or a combination of two or more of the
foregoing.
[0045] In some embodiments, proteins and polypeptide sequences, as
well as polynucleotides encoding the same, having substantial
identity with the sequences specifically described herein may be
used in conjunction with the present invention (e.g., for the
delivery of a polypeptide having substantial identity with a PYY
polypeptide and/or for the delivery of a polypeptide having
substantial identify with a GLP-1 polypeptide or analog thereof).
Here, "substantial identity" means that two sequences, when
optimally aligned such as by the programs GAP or BESTFIT (peptides)
using default gap weights, or as measured by computer algorithms
BLASTX or BLASTP, share at least 50%, 60%, 70%, preferably at least
75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, or 95% sequence identity, or sequence identity
of any integer percentage between 50% and 99.9%. Preferably,
residue positions which are not identical differ by conservative
amino acid substitutions. For example, the substitution of amino
acids having similar chemical properties such as charge or polarity
are not likely to affect the properties of a protein. Non-limiting
examples include glutamine for asparagine or glutamic acid for
aspartic acid.
[0046] The term "variant" as used herein refers to nucleotide and
polypeptide sequences wherein the nucleotide or amino acid sequence
exhibits substantial identity with the nucleotide or amino acid
sequences of SEQ ID NOs: 1-10, for example 50%, 60%, 70%, or 75%
sequence identity, or preferably 80%, 85%, or 90-95% sequence
identity to the sequences of the present application, provided said
variant has a biological activity as defined herein. The variant
may be arrived at by modification of the native nucleotide or amino
acid sequence by such modifications as insertion, substitution or
deletion of one or more nucleotides or amino acids or it may be a
naturally occurring variant. The term "variant" also includes
homologous sequences which hybridize to the sequences of the
invention under standard or preferably stringent hybridization
conditions familiar to those skilled in the art. Examples of the in
situ hybridization procedure typically used are described in
(Tisdall et al., 1999); (Juengel et al., 2000). Where such a
variant is desired, the nucleotide sequence of the native DNA is
altered appropriately. This alteration can be made through elective
synthesis of the DNA or by modification of the native DNA by, for
example, site-specific or cassette mutagenesis. Preferably, where
portions of cDNA or genomic DNA require sequence modifications,
site-specific primer directed mutagenesis is employed, using
techniques standard in the art.
[0047] In specific embodiments, a variant of a polypeptide is one
having at least about 80%, 85%, 90%, or 95% amino acid sequence
identity with the amino acid sequence of a native full length
sequence of a satiation gut peptide, or a fragment thereof, for
example as described in this application (e,g., a PYY of SEQ ID NO:
1, 7, 8 or 9 and/or an Ex-4 of SEQ ID NO: 10) and known in the art.
Such variant polypeptides include, for instance, polypeptides
wherein one or more amino acid residues are added, or deleted, at
the N- and/or C-terminus, as well as within one or more internal
domains, of the full-length amino acid sequence. Fragments of the
peptides are also contemplated. Ordinarily, a variant polypeptide
will have at least about 80% amino acid sequence identity, more
preferably at least about 81% amino acid sequence identity, more
preferably at least about 82% amino acid sequence identity, more
preferably at least about 83% amino acid sequence identity, more
preferably at least about 84% amino acid sequence identity, more
preferably at least about 85% amino acid sequence identity, more
preferably at least about 86% amino acid sequence identity, more
preferably at least about 87% amino acid sequence identity, more
preferably at least about 88% amino acid sequence identity, more
preferably at least about 89% amino acid sequence identity, more
preferably at least about 90% amino acid sequence identity, more
preferably at least about 91% amino acid sequence identity, more
preferably at least about 92% amino acid sequence identity, more
preferably at least about 93% amino acid sequence identity, more
preferably at least about 94% amino acid sequence identity, more
preferably at least about 95% amino acid sequence identity, more
preferably at least about 96% amino acid sequence identity, more
preferably at least about 97% amino acid sequence identity, more
preferably at least about 98% amino acid sequence identity and yet
more preferably at least about 99% amino acid sequence identity
with a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid molecule described in
this application or a specified fragment thereof. Ordinarily,
variant polypeptides are at least about 10 amino acids in length,
often at least about 20 amino acids in length, more often at least
about 30 amino acids in length, more often at least about 40 amino
acids in length, more often at least about 50 amino acids in
length, more often at least about 60 amino acids in length, more
often at least about 70 amino acids in length, more often at least
about 80 amino acids in length, more often at least about 90 amino
acids in length, more often at least about 100 amino acids in
length, or more.
[0048] "Stringency" of hybridization reactions is readily
determinable by one of ordinary skill in the art, and generally is
an empirical calculation dependent upon probe length, washing
temperature, and salt concentration. In general, longer probes
require higher temperatures for proper annealing, while shorter
probes need lower temperatures. Hybridization generally depends on
the ability of denatured DNA to re-anneal when complementary
strands are present in an environment below their melting
temperature. The higher the degree of desired identity between the
probe and hybridizable sequence, the higher the relative
temperature which can be used. As a result, it follows that higher
relative temperatures would tend to make the reaction conditions
more stringent, while lower temperatures less so. For additional
details and explanation of stringency of hybridization reactions,
see Ausubel et al., Current Protocols in Molecular Biology, Wiley
Interscience Publishers, (1995).
[0049] "Stringent conditions" or "high stringency conditions", as
defined herein, are identified by those that: (1) employ low ionic
strength and high temperature for washing, 0.015 M sodium
chloride/0.0015 M sodium citrate/0.1% sodium dodecyl sulfate at
50.degree. C.; (2) employ during hybridization a denaturing agent,
50% (v/v) formamide with 0.1% bovine serum albumin/0.1% Ficol/0.1%
polyvinylpyrrolidone/50 mM sodium phosphate buffer at pH 6.5 with
750 mM sodium chloride, 75 mM sodium citrate at 42.degree. C.; or
(3) employ 50% formamide, 5X SSC (0.75 M NaCl, 0.075 M sodium
citrate), 50 mM sodium phosphate (pH 6.8), 0.1% sodium
pyrophosphate, 5X Denhardt's solution, sonicated salmon sperm DNA
(50 .mu.g/ml), 0.1% SDS, and 10% dextran sulfate at 42.degree. C.,
with washes at 42.degree. C. in 0.2X SSC (sodium chloride/sodium
citrate) and 50% formamide at 55.degree. C., followed by a
high-stringency wash consisting of 0.1X SSC containing EDTA at
55.degree. C.
[0050] "Moderately stringent conditions" are identified as
described by Sambrook et al., Molecular Cloning: A Laboratory
Manual, New York: Cold Spring Harbor Press, 1989, and include the
use of washing solution and hybridization conditions (e.g.,
temperature, ionic strength and % SDS) less stringent that those
described above. An example of moderately stringent conditions is
overnight incubation at 37.degree. C. in a solution comprising: 20%
formamide, 5X SSC (150 mM NaCl, 15 mM trisodium citrate), 50 mM
sodium phosphate (pH 7.6), 5X Denhardt's solution, 10% dextran
sulfate, and 20 mg/ml denatured sheared salmon sperm DNA, followed
by washing the filters in 1X SSC at about 37-50.degree. C. The
skilled artisan will recognize how to adjust the temperature, ionic
strength, etc. as necessary to accommodate factors such as probe
length and the like.
[0051] An oral liquid formulation (e.g., for delivering a peptide
molecule, a nucleic acid molecule, or a viral particle or a
combination thereof) may, for example, be a pharmaceutically
acceptable emulsion, syrup, elixir, suspension, solution and the
like, which may contain a pharmaceutically customary inert diluent
such as water and if desired, additives. Such an oral liquid
formulation can be produced by mixing an active ingredient (e.g.,
PYY and/or Ex-4), inert diluent and other additives if necessary in
accordance with a customary method. An oral formulation usually
contains about 0.01 to 99% by weight, preferably about 0.1 to 90%
by weight, usually about 0.5 to 50% by weight of an inventive
active compound, although the amount may vary depending on the
dosage form. In some embodiments, the oral liquid formulation
comprises buffering agents, antioxidants, flavoring, solvents,
cosolvents, sweeteners, preservatives, and/or dyes.
[0052] In some embodiments, the composition comprises a
pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The term "carrier" refers to a
diluent, adjuvant, excipient, or vehicle with which the rAAV
particle (and/or peptide and/or other nucleic acid) is
administered. Such pharmaceutical carriers can be sterile liquids,
such as water and oils, including those of petroleum oil such as
mineral oil, vegetable oil such as peanut oil, soybean oil, and
sesame oil, animal oil, or oil of synthetic origin. Saline
solutions and aqueous dextrose and glycerol solutions can also be
employed as liquid carriers. Non-limiting examples of
pharmaceutically acceptable carriers include lactose, dextrose,
sucrose, sorbitol, mannitol, starches, gum acacia, calcium
phosphate, alginates, tragacanth, gelatin, calcium silicate,
microcrystalline cellulose, polyvinylpyrrolidone, cellulose, water,
saline, syrup, methylcellulose, ethylcellulose,
hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, polyacrylic acids, lubricating agents
(such as talc, magnesium stearate, and mineral oil), wetting
agents, emulsifying agents, suspending agents, preserving agents
(such as methyl-, ethyl-, and propyl-hydroxy-benzoates), and pH
adjusting agents (such as inorganic and organic acids and bases).
Other examples of carriers include phosphate buffered saline,
HEPES-buffered saline, and water for injection, any of which may be
optionally combined with one or more of calcium chloride dihydrate,
disodium phosphate anhydrous, magnesium chloride hexahydrate,
potassium chloride, potassium dihydrogen phosphate, sodium
chloride, or sucrose. Other examples of carriers that might be used
include saline (e.g., sterilized, pyrogen-free saline), saline
buffers (e.g., citrate buffer, phosphate buffer, acetate buffer,
and bicarbonate buffer), amino acids, urea, alcohols, ascorbic
acid, phospholipids, proteins (for example, serum albumin), EDTA,
sodium chloride, liposomes, mannitol, sorbitol, and glycerol. USP
grade carriers and excipients are particularly useful for delivery
of rAAV particles to human subjects. Such compositions may further
optionally comprise a liposome, a lipid, a lipid complex, a
microsphere, a microparticle, a nanosphere, or a nanoparticle, or
may be otherwise formulated for administration to the cells,
tissues, organs, or body of a subject in need thereof. Methods for
making such compositions are well known and can be found in, for
example, Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy, 22nd
edition, Pharmaceutical Press, 2012.
[0053] Typically, such compositions may contain at least about 0.1%
of the therapeutic agent (e.g., satiation peptides, nucleic acids
encoding one or more satiation gut peptide compositions, or an rAAV
particle) or more, although the percentage of the active
ingredient(s) may, of course, be varied and may conveniently be
between about 1 or 2% and about 70%, 80%, 90% or more of the weight
or volume of the total formulation. Naturally, the amount of
therapeutic agent(s) (e.g., rAAV particle, peptide, and/or nucleic
acid composition) in each therapeutically-useful composition may be
prepared in such a way that a suitable dosage will be obtained in
any given unit dose of the compound. Factors such as solubility,
bioavailability, biological half-life, route of administration,
product shelf life, as well as other pharmacological considerations
will be contemplated by one skilled in the art of preparing such
pharmaceutical formulations, and as such, a variety of dosages and
treatment regimens may be desirable.
[0054] In some embodiments, the compositions of rAAV particles
administered to a subject may be on the order ranging from 10.sup.6
to 10.sup.14 particles/mL or 10.sup.3 to 10.sup.13 particles/mL, or
any values therebetween for either range, such as for example,
about 10.sup.6, 10.sup.7, 10.sup.8, 10.sup.9, 10.sup.10, 10.sup.11,
10.sup.12, 10.sup.13, or 10.sup.14 particles/mL. In some
embodiments, rAAV particles of higher than 10.sup.13 particles/mL
are be administered. In some embodiments, the compositions of rAAV
particles administered to a subject may be on the order ranging
from 10.sup.6 to 10.sup.14 vector genomes(vgs)/mL or 10.sup.3 to
10.sup.15 vgs/mL, or any values there between for either range,
such as for example, about 10.sup.6, 10.sup.7, 10.sup.8, 10.sup.9,
10.sup.10, 10.sup.11, 10.sup.12, 10.sup.13, or 10.sup.14 vgs/mL. In
some embodiment, rAAV particles of higher than 10.sup.13 vgs/mL are
be administered. The rAAV particles can be administered as a single
dose, or divided into two or more administrations as may be
required to achieve therapy of the particular disease or disorder
being treated. In some embodiments, 0.0001 mL to 10 mLs (for
example, or any volumes therebetween) are delivered to a
subject.
[0055] In some embodiments, a composition described herein may be
administered to a subject in need thereof. In some embodiments, the
subject is obese. In some embodiments, the subject is overweight.
In some embodiments, the subject is diabetic. In some embodiments,
the subject is pre-diabetic. In some embodiments, the subject is a
subject having a medical need and/or a desire to reduce food
intake. In some embodiments, the subject is a mammal. In some
embodiments, the subject is a human. In some embodiments, the
subject is a pet, a research model, or an agricultural animal. In
some embodiments, the subject is a cat, a dog, a mouse, a rat, a
horse, a donkey, a cow, a pig, or other animal.
[0056] In certain embodiments, a formulation is prepared for
spraying into the mouth. The composition may be placed in a
container equipped with a sprayer nozzle and either ejected through
a pump motion or by release of pressure. In another embodiment, the
composition is combined and provided in the form of a chewing gum,
lozenge, orally disintegrating tablet, or dissolvable film. In some
embodiments, the composition is in a form suitable for injection.
In some embodiments, the composition is in a liquid form suitable
for topical administration to a subject (e.g., in the mouth, for
example on the tongue, under the tongue, on the gums, in the nose,
in the throat, etc., or a combination thereof)
[0057] The composition may include rAAV particles, polypeptides,
and/or nucleic acids, either alone, or in combination with one or
more additional active ingredients, which may be obtained from
natural or recombinant sources or chemically synthesized.
[0058] "Subject", as used herein, refers to an individual to whom
an agent is to be delivered, e.g., for experimental, diagnostic,
and/or therapeutic purposes. Preferred subjects are mammals,
particularly domesticated mammals (e.g., dogs, cats, etc.),
primates, or humans.
[0059] "Treating" or "treatment of" as used herein, refers to
providing any type of medical or surgical management to a subject.
Treating can include, but is not limited to, administering a
composition comprising a therapeutic agent to a subject. "Treating"
includes any administration or application of an agent or
composition of the invention to a subject for purposes such as
curing, reversing, alleviating, reducing the severity of,
inhibiting the progression of, or reducing the likelihood of a
disease, disorder, or condition or one or more symptoms or
manifestations of a disease, disorder or condition. In a specific
example, a composition of this invention can be administered to a
subject who has developed or is at risk of developing pre-diabetes,
diabetes, is overweight, is obese, or other ailments related to
being overweight or having to do with diabetes (e.g., diabetic
retinopathy). A composition of this invention can be administered
prophylactically, i.e., before development of any symptom or
manifestation of the condition. Typically in this case the subject
will be at risk of developing the condition. Treating also may
comprise treating a subject exhibiting symptoms of a certain
disease or condition. A therapeutically acceptable amount may be an
amount that is capable of treating a disease, e.g., diabetes.
[0060] As is well known in the medical and veterinary arts, dosage
for any one subject depends on many factors, including the
subject's size, body surface area, age, the particular composition
to be administered, the active ingredient(s) in the composition,
time and route of administration, general health, and other drugs
being administered concurrently.
[0061] Without further elaboration, it is believed that one skilled
in the art can, based on the above description, utilize the present
disclosure to its fullest extent. The following specific
embodiments are, therefore, to be construed as merely illustrative,
and not limitative of the remainder of the disclosure in any way
whatsoever. All publications cited herein are incorporated by
reference for the purposes or subject matter referenced herein.
EXAMPLES
Example 1
PYY Gene Therapy
[0062] Peptide YY (PYY) is a satiation gut peptide secreted from
the neuro-endocrine L cells from the small intestine and colon
epithelia. PYY is secreted into the blood stream and subsequently
activates Y receptors in the arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus
thus inducing satiation. In addition to the plasma, PYY has also
been detected in saliva in naive, untreated mice, while at the same
time identifying the respective Y2 receptor in the tongue
epithelia. It has been hypothesized that: long-term expression of
genes coding for satiation peptide in salivary gland will reduce
food intake and body weight in obese animals.
[0063] In order to overexpress PYY, a rAAV vector was constructed
harboring the pre-pro-Peptide YY gene (FIG. 1). rAAV-PYY was
administered into the salivary glands through the salivary ducts.
Injection of rAAV-PYY resulted in a long-term (up to 6 months)
expression of Peptide YY as measured by the respective ELISA assay
(not shown).
[0064] The ectopic expression of PYY transgene in lean as well as
in diet-induced obese mice produced a significant decrease in food
intake and body weight compared to control group injected with
reporter vector rAAV-GFP (FIGS. 2 and 3). The results demonstrated
that long-term expression of peptide YY transgene delivered by a
viral vector is a viable therapy for the treatment of obesity.
[0065] In some embodiments, food intake will be significantly
reduced by long term expression of both PYY and a GLP-1 or analog
thereof (e.g., Ex-4), for example using an rAAV vector that
expresses both polypeptides (e.g., in similar amounts, or in
different amounts).
Example 2
Long-Term Peptide YY Gene Therapy: Addressing Existing
Controversy
[0066] Peptide YY (PYY) is a satiation gut hormone released
postprandially mainly by the gut. The effects of acute and chronic
administration of PYY are controversial. Several groups have found
a significant decrease in food intake (FI) and body weight (BW) in
animal experiments and in human trials, while other groups have
been unable to reproduce this data. The controversy can be related
to several behavioral factors including acclimatization and stress,
as well as varying experimental conditions. To eliminate these
factors and to address the effect of long-term overexpression of
PYY developed animal models, C57BL/6 mice, with either homotopic or
ectopic expression of pre-pro-PYY transgene delivered by a single
injection of a viral vector. For the enhanced homotopic expression,
the vector was delivered through superior mesenteric artery (SMA)
to target the colon and small intestine where PYY is normally
produced. For the ectopic expression, the vector had been delivered
either into the 3.sup.rd ventricle in the brain targeting
hypothalamus, or into the salivary ducts to target submandibular
salivary glands to induce PYY secretion in to saliva. All treated
mice were fed a high fat diet (60% fat) ad libitum, FI and BW were
measured once a week for 30 weeks. In SMA-injected mice, we
documented a sustained two-fold increase of PYY in plasma during
fasting and ten-fold increase one hour after feeding. In spite of
the significant increase of systemic PYY, no differences in BW or
FI were documented at 30 weeks post-injection. On the contrary, in
mice with PYY-encoding vector injected either centrally or in the
salivary glands, the concentration of plasma PYY remained
unchanged. Thus, PYY produced by salivary glands or applied
topically to the mouth do not result in systemic increase in PYY,
but instead provides therapeutic effect by acting locally. However,
centrally-injected mice exhibited significant increase in both BW
and FI, while the long-term effect was opposite in salivary
gland-treated animals. In satiation behavioral studies, neither
treated group show a significant difference in FI after 16, or 24
hrs fasting. The results suggest that the long-term overexpression
of PYY has different effects dependent on the targeted site.
Example 3
Administration of Satiation Gut Peptides to Mouth
[0067] Satiation gut peptides are secreted into the bloodstream
from the small intestine and colon in response to food intake (FI).
Their main effect is to induce satiety by activating their specific
receptors in the satiety center in the hypothalamus. The most
important satiation gut peptides are Peptide YY (PYY),
Glucagon-like Peptide 1 (GLP-1), Oxyntomodulin (OXM), and
Cholecystokinin (CCK). Acute supplemental therapy with satiation
gut peptides reduces FI and body weight (BW) in obese animal models
as well as in lean and obese human subjects. Several clinical
trials utilizing satiation peptide supplement therapy are currently
under way. Unfortunately, the delivery methods of these peptides
(iv injections) showed significant side effects and poor adherence.
In the pilot study, in addition to the plasma, PYY in saliva was
also detected in naive, untreated mice, while at the same time
identifying the respective Y2 receptor in the tongue epithelia.
Based on these novel findings, the inventors have developed a
non-invasive, easy-to-use mouth spray to deliver these peptides.
The aim is to reduce voluntary FI by inducing an early satiation
effect mediated by an increased concentration of these peptides in
the saliva. Incremental reduction in FI over the prolonged period
of time will result in reduced BW and improved health.
Materials and Methods:
[0068] Synthetic PYY was purchased from Bachem, Inc USA (Cat #
H-6042) and diluted in sterile H.sub.2O. Sterile un-used perfume
sample vials (Saphora) were utilized to administer PYY in the form
of a mouth spray. It was estimated that the volume of one spray
approximates to about 25 l.
[0069] Mice were conditioned three times to 24 hours fasting
starting at the beginning of the dark cycle and ending at the end
of the light cycle. At the end of the fasting cycle and as a part
of conditioned routine, a sterile water spray had been administered
into the mouth. All the experiments were done during the first hour
of the dark cycle after fasting. Once the dark cycle started, mice
were sprayed once with either PYY or sterile H.sub.2O in a total
volume of 25 l per spray. After the treatment, mice were returned
to their cages and ten minutes later pre-weighted chow was
provided. One hour later, the amount of consumed chow had been
recorded by measuring the leftover amount. When the experiments
were repeated, mice were fasted only once a week with the control
and experimental groups rotated.
[0070] Mice sprayed with PYY consumed significantly (P=0.03) less
food (15% on average) compared to the control group sprayed with
H.sub.2O (FIG. 4A, 4B). A significant PYY dose response effect to
FI (FIG. 4C) was also documented. After PYY mouth spray, there was
a pronounced early satiety effect followed by compensatory higher
food intake resulting in similar overall 24 hr period FI for both
experimental and control groups (FIG. 4D). This data correlates
with previously published observation showing no difference in FI
during 24 hours after IP or IV injections. This data, however,
reflect the ad libitum pattern of food consumption in mice. In
humans, with a defined pattern of three meals per day, with PYY
spray application prior to each meal, the treatment is anticipated
to reduce overall FI over a 24 hour period.
[0071] Accordingly, the increase in PYY concentration delivered by
mouth spray has a potential to be utilized as a treatment for
obesity by reducing voluntary FI.
[0072] Similar techniques will be used for delivering PYY and GLP-1
or an analog thereof to a subject to produce synergistic decreases
in food intake and/or more significant weight loss in the
subject.
Example 4
Long-Term Salivary PYY3-36 Treatment Modulates Aggressive
Behavior
[0073] The NPY pathway modulates food intake, body weight, energy
expenditure, blood pressure, cortical excitability, circadian
rhythms, stress response, emotions, memory, attention, learning,
aggression, ethanol susceptibility and pain processing. The NPY
pathway has also been related to the mechanism of epilepsy,
neurogenesis, neuroprotection, analgesia, anxiety and depression
(1, 2). The widespread effects of NPY are mediated by G-protein
coupled receptors Y1, Y2, Y4, Y5 and Y6.
[0074] Components of the Neuropeptide Y (NPY) expressed widely in
the CNS have been linked to aggression, anxiety and depression. For
example, NPY Y1 and Y4 receptor knockout mice exhibit abnormally
aggressive behavior (1). Furthermore, both pharmacological
inhibition of NPY Y2 receptor and NPY Y2 receptor knockout show an
anxiolytic, antidepressant phenotypes with reduced attention and
increased impulsivity (3, 4)'(5). However, so far little is known
about the role of NPY Y2 receptors in aggressive behavior.
[0075] NPY Y2 receptors endogenous agonist is PYY.sub.3-36.
Recently, it was reported that augmentation of salivary
PYY.sub.3-36 modifies feeding behavior in mice. The long-term
increase of salivary PYY.sub.3-36 by using a recombinant
Adeno-associated virus (rAAV-PYY), produced a significant decrease
in body weight and food intake in obese mice. Unexpectedly, in
addition to modulating the feeding behavior, the long term
over-expression of salivary PYY.sub.3-36 also appears to modulate
aggressive behavior.
[0076] Data presented in this report indicate that long-term
expression of Peptide YY.sub.3-36, an agonist of NPY Y receptors
with higher affinity for the Y2 receptor, abolish aggressive
behavior in mice. To test these observations, we used the
territorial Resident/Intruder (R/I) aggressive paradigm (6), a
standard test for evaluating rodent aggressive behavior. The test
was applied on three different occasions using different intruders.
Tests were recorded and analyzed in a blind manner using the
Observer v5.0 software (Noldus Information Technology (7).
[0077] The aggressive behavior was analyzed by the frequency,
duration and latency of attacks, threats and chase from the
resident to the intruder mice. PYY.sub.3-36 treated mice displayed
a 44-fold decrease in the number of attack events compare to
controls [PYY.sub.3-36 0.07.+-.0.067 events per 10 min, vs.
Controls 3.07.+-.1.74 events in 10 min, n=5, p<0.05] (FIG. 5A)
Likewise, PYY.sub.3-36 treated mice had a significant decrease in
attack duration and a significant increase in attack latency.
Similarly, PYY.sub.3-36 treated mice had a significant decrease in
threat events and duration compare to controls (FIG. 5B) and a
decrease in chase events and duration compare to control mice (FIG.
5C). Interestingly, even though an aggressive behavior was almost
completely abrogated, the normal social interactions manifested by
sniffing did not change (FIG. 5D).
[0078] These dramatic changes in territorial aggression suggest
that the long-term treatment with NPY Y2 receptors agonists such as
PYY.sub.3-36 modulates both feeding and aggressive behaviors.
Because PYY.sub.3-36 has recently been tested in clinical trials
for weight loss in obese adult subjects, the unintended while
favorable effects shown here must be taken in consideration before
such agonists are approved for the long-term treatment of obesity.
This is especially important in light of the Y receptors cross talk
and interactions as shown in genetically modified mice models (8).
Further studies are needed to understand the long-term effect of Y
receptors agonists in feeding and aggressive behavior, as well as
in depression and anxiety.
Materials and Methods:
[0079] Vector design: A recombinant adeno-associated virus encoding
murine pre-pro-PYY (rAAV-PYY) under the control of a strong
constitutive CMV/-actin promoter and the control rAAV-GFP were
pseudotyped into rAAV serotype 5 capsids as having higher
transduction in salivary glands (SG) (9). The production,
purification and titration of the viral vectors were performed as
described previously (10).
[0080] Mouse studies: This study was approved by the Animals Care
and Use Committee of The National Institute of Dental and
Craniofacial research and by the Biosafety Committee of the
National Institute of Health (Bethesda, Md.). All mice procedures
were done in accordance with the principles of the National
Research Council's guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory
Animals. Studies were done in male Balb/c (Harlan Sprague Dawley,
Walkersville, Md.) mice housed at 22-24.degree. C. in a 12 hours
light/dark cycle (lights off at 1800). Forty five days old male
Balb/C mice (n=5) were administered a single dose of (100 l,
10.sup.10 vector genomes) rAAV-PYY, rAAV-GFP or saline control
bi-laterally into the orifice of the submandibular salivary gland
as described by Katano et al (9).
[0081] Metabolic profile: Mice had free access to water and food
(normal chow). Food intake and body weight were measured weekly for
24 weeks.
[0082] Behavioral studies: Aggression territorial-Intruder test
were performed on week 24 after the treatment (6). Briefly, PYY-,
or GFP-treated resident mice were individually housed for at least
two weeks prior to testing. Bedding from cages was not changed
during the testing period to avoid unnecessary stress. On the day
of the experiment, a smaller size intruder was placed into the
resident cage for 10 minutes and the resident's behavior was
recorded with a video camera. Each experiment was repeated 3 times
on three different occasions and with different intruders. The
videos from the experiments were analyzed for non-aggressive and
aggressive behavior by an expert in a blind manner using The
Observer v5.0 software (Noldus Information Technology) (7).
[0083] Statistical analysis: Statistical analysis was conducted
using un-paired Student's t-test or by a Mann-Whitney test with
significance at P<0.05. Data was reported in mean.+-.SEM.
[0084] Metabolic Profile: rAAV-PYY treated mice weekly caloric
intake was significantly lower than rAAV-GFP control mice (rAAV-PYY
95.53.+-.2.35 kcal vs. rAAV-GFP 107.44.+-.3.22 kcal, p<0.002).
Twenty two weeks after vector delivery, the rAAV-PYY treated mice
gained significantly less weight than the controls mice (rAAV-PYY
5.33.+-.0.63 g vs. rAAV-GFP 6.28.+-.0.68 g, p<0.05). These data
suggest that long-term chronic elevation of PYY.sub.3-36 in saliva
of lean mice modulates feeding behavior by decreasing food intake
and body weight.
References Cited for Example 4:
[0085] 1. T. Karl, H. Herzog, Peptides 28, 326 (February 2007).
[0086] 2. E. E. Benarroch, Neurology 72, 1016 (Mar. 17, 2009,
2009). [0087] 3. A. Tschenett et al., Eur J Neurosci 18, 143 (July
2003). [0088] 4. J. P. Redrobe, Y. Dumont, H. Herzog, R. Quirion,
Behav Brain Res 141, 251 (May 15, 2003). [0089] 5. B. Greco, M.
Carli, Behav Brain Res 169, 325 (May 15, 2006). [0090] 6. T. Karl
et al., Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 101, 12742 (Aug. 24, 2004). [0091]
7. A. M. Muehlmann, B. D. Brown, D. P. Devine, J Pharmacol Exp Ther
324, 214 (Jan. 1, 2008, 2008). [0092] 8. W. Wittmann, S. Loacker,
I. Kapeller, H. Herzog, C. Schwarzer, Neuroscience 136, 241 (2005).
[0093] 9. H. Katano et al., Gene Ther 13, 594 (April 2006). [0094]
10. S. Zolotukhin et al., Methods 28, 158 (October 2002).
Example 5
Expression of PYY and Exendin-4 in Murine Saliva Promotes Weight
Loss
[0095] PYY and GLP-1 are both produced in pancreatic L-cells and
secreted simultaneously into the blood stream in response to
nutrient uptake. Recently a novel role of salivary PYY in the
modulation of weight loss and food intake in mice was demonstrated.
Similarly, a decrease in food intake of mice given Exendin-4
(Ex-4), a GLP-1 analog, in the form of an oral spray prior to meals
was observed. Both of these peptides individually modulate body
weight, we have evidence that, when used in combination, PYY and
Ex-4 may have a synergistic effect on modulation of body
weight.
[0096] Using recombinant Adeno-associated viral vector serotype 8
(rAAV8) expressing GFP, Ex-4, PYY or both PYY and Ex-4 cDNA,
10.sup.11 viral genomes of vector were administered to the
submandibular salivary glands of mice. The body weight of mice was
observed over a 10 week period during which mice were transition
from normal chow to a high fat (HF) diet. Mice given both Ex-4 and
dual PYY Ex-4 AAV8 vectors demonstrated a significant decrease in
body weight when compared to GFP control mice. Although PYY AAV8
mice demonstrated a decreasing weight loss trend over the course of
the experiment, their weight loss was not significant when compared
with GFP demonstrated rapid, significant weight loss one week after
vector administration, demonstrating the increased efficacy of this
combined therapeutic approach. FIGS. 7A-7B show transduction of
murine submandibular salivary gland and liver via AAV8
administration to the murine salivary glands via ductile
cannulation. FIG. 7 shows confocal microscopy imaging of eGFP
expression in WT C57BL/6 mouse 2 weeks after AAV8-GFPsc
administration via salivary gland ductile cannulation. FIG. 7A
shows eGFP expression in fixed frozen mouse submandibular gland
sections, and FIG. 7B shows fixed frozen liver sections.
[0097] Immunofluorescent staining of the submandibular salivary
gland and liver of AAV8-GFP-Ex-4sc injected mice confirmed the
presence of the Ex-4 protein in the submandibular salivary gland
(FIG. 8A). Immunofluorescent staining of wild type submandibular
salivary glands was overall negative with a few localized points of
nonspecific immunoreactivity (FIG. 8B). This non-specific
immunofluorescence (FIG. 8B) may be eliminated by increasing the
tissue blocking period or decreasing the concentration of primary
anti-Ex-4 antibody. FIG. 9 depicts the average body weight over an
11 week period of mice injected with AAV8-GFPsc (diamonds),
AAV8-GFP-Ex4 (X's), AAV8-jPYYsc (triangles), or AAV8-PYY-Ex4sc
(squares). Mice switched to a high fat diet week 8 indicated by
black arrow. Significance was calculated by two-tailed unpaired
t-test with significance threshold of p<0.05. Significance is
indicated by *.
[0098] Accordingly, there is an increased effect on body weight
reduction when both PYY and Ex-4 expression are increased as
opposed to PYY or Ex-4 alone. AAV8 transduces the murine salivary
gland, but also transduces the liver even when applied directly to
the salivary glands via ductile cannulation. This may potentially
be avoided by targeting specific cell types, such as epithelial
cells versus neurons, depending upon what receptors are present and
which peptide is being used.
Example 6
PYY and EX-4 Gene Therapy
[0099] Peptide tyrosine tyrosine (PYY) and glucagon-like peptide 1
(GLP-1) are gastrointestinal peptides secreted into the circulation
in response to nutrient uptake. Both circulating PYY and GLP-1 have
been shown to suppress food intake and promote weight loss in mice.
Recently, a putative role for salivary PYY has been discovered,
which is the reduction of food intake and body weight of mice
without inducing conditioned taste aversion (CTA), which is an
indication of nausea. See M. D. Hurtado, et al., Salivary peptide
tyrosine-tyrosine 3-36 modulates ingestive behavior without
inducing taste aversion. J. Neurosci. 33, 18368-18380 (2013).
Salivary GLP-1 has also been implicated in satiation as its cognate
receptor, GLP-1 receptor, has been shown to be expressed on taste
bud associated nerve fibers. See B. Martin et al., Modulation of
taste sensitivity by GLP-1 signaling in taste buds. Ann NY Acad
Sci, 1170, 98-101 (2009). Although PYY and GLP-1 have been studied
individually as obesity therapies, the effects of these peptides on
weight loss and food intake when administered together,
particularly in the saliva, is not known.
[0100] The present study reports on the use of recombinant
Adeno-associated viral vectors (rAAV) to deliver PYY and Exendin-4
transgenes to the submandibular salivary glands of mice
simultaneously, and produced a marked increase in weight loss in
mice given dual PYY and Exendin vectors compared to single
transgene containing vectors. Ex-4 is a GLP-1 analog resistant to
proteolytic degradation, and therefore was selected for expression
over GLP-1.
[0101] In order to determine whether the observed anorexigenic
effect of PYY and Ex-4 is modulated through taste perception, a
Davis Rug gustometer was utilized to generate brief access taste
response curves for a panel of tastants for all groups of treated
mice. The Ex-4 group as well as the PYY-Ex4 dual group displayed a
significant increase in sensitivity to intralipid stimulus,
indicating that this taste modality plays a role in BW modulation.
The observed weight loss and altered taste perception was
complicated by the unintended transduction of hepatocytes.
Unintended transduction of the liver may result in elevated levels
of PYY and Ex-4 in the bloodstream in addition to saliva. In order
to distinguish between the saliva-specific effect of the dual
PYY-Ex-4 vector administration, a viral construct was developed
containing miR122 target sequences, a liver specific micro RNA
(miRNA), and miR206, a skeletal muscle specific miRNA, target
sequences in the 3' UTR of each construct. These micro RNA target
sequences suppress vector expression in off-target tissues, such as
skeletal muscle and liver. Additionally, all viral constructs were
packaged into AAV5, which has the same transduction efficiency of
salivary glands, but decreased transduction of the murine liver.
Using these miRNA constructs, no detectable expression of GFP in
the murine liver was observed, allowing for tissue or cell specific
therapy.
[0102] The present application also comprises inducing satiety
using peptides that target specific receptors in different cell
types. For example, targeting the PYY-preferring receptor, Y2R,
which may be found in murine tongue epithelial cells, but not in
taste cells. See Acosta, A. et al., Salivary PYY: A Putative Bypass
to Satiety. PLoS ONE 6(10): (October 2011). Significant levels of
expression of Y2R mRNA by RT-PCT using mRNA isolated from murine
tongue epithelia have been detected. Acosta, A. et al., Salivary
PYY: A Putative Bypass to Satiety, PLoS ONE 6(10) (October 2011).
In wt C571/6 mice, one layer of basal epithelial cells was also
strongly positive for Y2R receptors, and epithelial cells lining up
ducts of the von Ebner's gland (VEG) expressed Y2R as well. Id. No
Y2R was detected in taste cells. Id. Y2R expression has also been
detected in a single apical layer of progenitor cells in the tongue
epithelium, as well as in von Ebner's gland ducts and acini,
suggesting a possible trophic role of PYY signaling in mitotic
signaling/regeneration. Id. The apical layer of Y2R-positive cells
appears to be innervated with neuron filaments. Thus, the
anatomical location of Y2R-positive cells, combined with their
somatosensory innervation indicates a potential functional role for
salivary PYY ligand and its preferred Y2 receptor related to the
regulation of feeding behavior. Id. PYY, like other peptides, is
potentially vulnerable to breakdown by enzymes in saliva or acids
in the digestive system upon oral delivery. However, topically
applied PYY can induce satiety without raising plasma levels, but
duration of therapeutic effect varies. The ability to effect local
delivery and Y2R selective agonist data make the oral mucosal
epithelial Y2R-positive cells targets for anorexic actions of
salivary PYY, and indicates the existences of a putative neuronal
circuit initiated in the oral cavity. Id. Thus, the present
application includes targeted delivery of rAAV serotypes expressing
PYY, or targeted topical delivery of the peptide itself to the
mouth or specific tissues within the mouth. Comparable
cell-specific targeted therapy using vectors or topically applied
peptides are also contemplated by aspects of the application.
[0103] In some embodiments, sustained elevation of PYY and
Exendin-4 (EX-4, a GLP-1R agonist) in saliva of mice results in an
anorexigenic effect. Using rAAV serotype 8 (rAAV8), gene transfer
of GFP (control), PYY, EX-4 and PYY-EX-4 dual vectors was performed
into the submandibular salivary glands of C57BL/6 mice fed a high
fat diet. A significant decrease in body weight (BW) of mice
treated with either Ex-4 or PYY-Ex4 dual vectors was observed, in
comparison to controls. Mice treated with PYY-Ex-4 dual vector
displayed a significant decrease in BW as early as 1 week post
vector administration, whereas mice treated with Ex-4 alone did not
demonstrate a significant loss until 8 weeks post-injection. PYY
mice, while demonstrating a decreasing trend in BW gain compared to
GFP mice, did not show a significant difference BW during the
12-week experiment. Treatments using the combination of PYY and
Ex-4, either by gene expression, or by administration of a
combination of PYY and Ex-4 via topical administration, spray, oral
formulations (sprays, lozenges, dissolvable films, orally
disintegrating tablets, buccal dosage forms and the like) do not
detectably increase plasma levels of PYY or Ex-4. Other embodiments
of the present invention comprise one or more of AAV serotypes 1-10
or other AAV serotypes for use in the present compositions and
methods.
Non-Limiting Sequences
TABLE-US-00001 [0104] Human Peptide YY amino acid sequence (SEQ ID
NO: 1): Met Val Phe Val Arg Arg Pro Trp Pro Ala Leu Thr Thr Val Leu
Leu Ala Leu Leu Val Cys Leu Gly Ala Leu Val Asp Ala Tyr Pro Ile Lys
Pro Glu Ala Pro Gly Glu Asp Ala Ser Pro Glu Glu Leu Asn Arg Tyr Tyr
Ala Ser Leu Arg His Tyr Leu Asn Leu Val Thr Arg Gln Arg Tyr Gly Lys
Arg Asp Gly Pro Asp Thr Leu Leu Ser Lys Thr Phe Phe Pro Asp Gly Glu
Asp Arg Pro Val Arg Ser Arg Ser Glu Gly Pro Asp Leu Trp Human
Peptide YY 3-36 amino acid sequence (SEQ ID NO: 2): Ile Lys Pro Glu
Ala Pro Gly Glu Asp Ala Ser Pro Glu Glu Leu Asn Arg Tyr Tyr Ala Ser
Leu Arg His Tyr Leu Asn Leu Val Thr Arg Gln Arg Tyr
[0105] Other examples of PYY sequences can be found in the
following references, the entire contents of which are included
herein: Tatemoto K, Nakano I, Makk G, Angwin P, Mann M, Schilling
J, Go VL. Isolation and primary structure of human peptide YY.
Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 1988 Dec. 15;157(2):713-7; Eberlein G
A, Eysselein V E, Schaeffer M, Layer P, Grandt D, Goebell H, Niebel
W, Davis M, Lee T D, Shively J E, et al. A new molecular form of
PYY: structural characterization of human PYY(3-36) and PYY(1-36).
Peptides. 1989 July-August;10(4):797-803; and Kohri K, Nata K,
Yonekura H, Nagai A, Konno K, Okamoto H. Cloning and structural
determination of human peptide YY cDNA and gene. Biochim Biophys
Acta.1993 Jun. 25;1173(3):345-9 (discloses nucleotide sequence, SEQ
ID NO: 2).
TABLE-US-00002 Oxyntomodulin (human, SEQ ID NO: 3): His Ser Gln Gly
Thr Phe Thr Ser Asp Tyr Ser Lys Tyr Leu Asp Ser Arg Arg Ala Gln Asp
Phe Val Gln Trp Leu Met Asn Thr Lys Arg Asn Lys Asn Asn Ile Ala
[0106] Other examples of oxyntomodulin sequences can be found in
PCT applications WO/2007/100535 and WO/2005/035761, there entire
contents of which are incorporated by reference herein.
TABLE-US-00003 Cholecystokinin (Homo sapiens (SEQ ID NO: 4)): Met
Asn Ser Gly Val Cys Leu Cys Val Leu Met Ala Val Leu Ala Ala Gly Ala
Leu Thr Gln Pro Val Pro Pro Ala Asp Pro Ala Gly Ser Gly Leu Gln Arg
Ala Glu Glu Ala Pro Arg Arg Gln Leu Arg Val Ser Gln Arg Thr Asp Gly
Glu Ser Arg Ala His Leu Gly Ala Leu Leu Ala Arg Tyr Ile Gln Gln Ala
Arg Lys Ala Pro Ser Gly Arg Met Ser Ile Val Asn Leu Gln Asn Leu Asp
Pro Ser His Arg Ile Ser Asp Arg Asp Tyr Met Gly Trp Met Asp Phe Gly
Arg Arg Ser Ala Glu Glu Tyr Glu Tyr Pro Ser Homo sapiens-full cDNA
(SEQ ID NO: 5): cacttcaacc ggttgtcgcc ccagtggccg ccctctgagc
acgtgttact gccagtctgc 60 gtcagcgttg ggtaaataca tgactggccg
acgccgccgg gcggggctat ttaagagaca 120 gccgcccgct ggtcctccct
gaacttggct cagctgccgg gctgctccgg ttggaaacgc 180 caagccagct
gcgtcctaat ccaaaagcca tgaacagcgg cgtgtgcctg tgcgtgctga 240
tggcggtact ggcggctggc gccctgacgc agccggtgcc tcccgcagat cccgcgggct
300 ccgggctgca gcgggcagag gaggcgcccc gtaggcagct gagggtatcg
cagagaacgg 360 atggcgagtc ccgagcgcac ctgggcgccc tgctggcaag
atacatccag caggcccgga 420 aagctccttc tggacgaatg tccatcgtta
agaacctgca gaacctggac cccagccaca 480 ggataagtga ccgggactac
atgggctgga tggattttgg ccgtcgcagt gccgaggagt 540 atgagtaccc
ctcctagagg acccagccgc catcagccca acgggaagca acctcccaac 600
ccagaggagg cagaataaga aaacaatcac actcataact cattgtctgt ggagtttgac
660 attgtatgta tctatttatt aagttctcaa tgtgaaaaat gtgtctgtaa
gattgtccag 720 tgcaaccaca cacctcacca gaattgtgca aatggaagac
aaaatgtttt cttcatctgt 780 gactcctggt ctgaaaatgt tgttatgcta
ttaaagtgat ttcattctga aaaaaaaaaa 840 aaaaaaaaaa a cDNA encoding SEQ
ID NO: 4 (SEQ ID NO: 6): atgaacagcg gcgtgtgcct gtgcgtgctg
atggcggtac tggcggctgg cgccctgacg 60 cagccggtgc ctcccgcaga
tcccgcgggc tccgggctgc agcgggcaga ggaggcgccc 120 cgtaggcagc
tgagggtatc gcagagaacg gatggcgagt cccgagcgca cctgggcgcc 180
ctgctggcaa gatacatcca gcaggcccgg aaagctcctt ctggacgaat gtccatcgtt
240 aagaacctgc agaacctgga ccccagccac aggataagtg accgggacta
catgggctgg 300 atggattttg gccgtcgcag tgccgaggag tatgagtacc cctcctag
348 Human Peptide YY 1-36 amino acid sequence (SEQ ID NO: 7): Tyr
Pro Ile Lys Pro Glu Ala Pro Gly Glu Asp Ala Ser Pro Glu Glu Leu Asn
Arg Tyr Tyr Ala Ser Leu Arg His Tyr Leu Asn Leu Val Thr Arg Gln Arg
Tyr PYY cDNA (SEQ ID NO: 8): gcccctggag gaactgaacc cactatcggt
catggggccg agactaaatg tggcgggttg 60 tctttaatct gctgccaaga
ggaaactcat tcaggcaagt tcagcccttt atgaggaatt 120 cccctgtggt
cacattccaa ttcctggacc tgctgccacc ctcagaactg catgctcctt 180
cttcagactt tctaagaatg actcaggtca ttggtggagt gaagtcaaga tttccaactc
240 agtcacctga agagatggag ataccattca tggagctgga ggtccctgga
gatttgggaa 300 ttcagataac aagctaagat aaggagtttg cctacctctg
tcctagagcg aagcctgagc 360 cttgggcgcg cagcacacca caagtatctg
ttactgtgtt ttgcagaagc ttcaggcggg 420 gatataagcc ccacaaggaa
agcgctgagc agaggaggcc tcagcttgac ctgcggcagt 480 gcagcccttg
ggacttccct cgccttccac ctcctgctcg tctgcttcac aagctatcgc 540
tatggtgttc gtgcgcaggc cgtggcccgc cttgaccaca gtgcttctgg ccctgctcgt
600 ctgcctaggg gcgctggtcg acgcctaccc catcaaaccc gaggctcccc
gcgaagacgc 660 ctcgccggag gagctgaacc gctactacgc ctccctgcgc
cactacctca acctggtcac 720 ccggcagcgg tatgggaaaa gagacggccc
ggacacgctt ctttccaaaa cgttcttccc 780 cgacggcgag gaccgccccg
tcaggtcgcg gtcggagggc ccagacctgt ggtgaggacc 840 cctgaggcct
cctgggagat ctgccaacca cgcccacgtc atttgcatac gcactcccga 900
ccccagaaac ccggattctg cctcccgacg gcggcgtctg ggcagggttc gggtgcggcc
960 ctccgcccgc gtctcggtgc ccccgccccc tgggctggag ggctgtgtgt
ggtccttccc 1020 tggtcccaaa ataaagagca aattccacag aaaaaaaaaa
aaaaaaaaa 1069 Human peptide YY amino acid sequence ii (SEQ ID NO:
9): Met Val Phe Val Arg Arg Pro Trp Pro Ala Leu Thr Thr Val Leu Leu
Ala Leu Leu Val Cys Leu Gly Ala Leu Val Asp Ala Tyr Pro Ile Lys Pro
Glu Ala Pro Arg Glu Asp Ala Ser Pro Glu Glu Leu Asn Arg Tyr Tyr Ala
Ser Leu Arg His Tyr Leu Asn Leu Val Thr Arg Gln Arg Tyr Gly Lys Arg
Asp Gly Pro Asp Thr Leu Leu Ser Lys Thr Phe Phe Pro Asp Gly Glu Asp
Arg Pro Val Arg Ser Arg Ser Glu Gly Pro Asp Leu Trp Ex-4 (SEQ ID
NO: 10) His Gly Glu Gly Thr Phe Thr Ser Asp Leu Ser Lys Gln Met Glu
Glu Glu Ala Val Arg Leu Phe Ile Glu Trp Leu Lys Asn Gly Gly Pro Ser
Ser Gly Ala Pro Pro Pro Ser
Other Embodiments
[0107] All of the features disclosed in this specification may be
combined in any combination. Each feature disclosed in this
specification may be replaced by an alternative feature serving the
same, equivalent, or similar purpose. Thus, unless expressly stated
otherwise, each feature disclosed is only an example of a generic
series of equivalent or similar features.
[0108] From the above description, one skilled in the art can
easily ascertain the essential characteristics of the present
disclosure, and without departing from the spirit and scope
thereof, can make various changes and modifications of the
disclosure to adapt it to various usages and conditions. Thus,
other embodiments are also within the claims.
Equivalents
[0109] While several inventive embodiments have been described and
illustrated herein, those of ordinary skill in the art will readily
envision a variety of other means and/or structures for performing
the function and/or obtaining the results and/or one or more of the
advantages described herein, and each of such variations and/or
modifications is deemed to be within the scope of the inventive
embodiments described herein. More generally, those skilled in the
art will readily appreciate that all parameters, dimensions,
materials, and configurations described herein are meant to be
exemplary and that the actual parameters, dimensions, materials,
and/or configurations will depend upon the specific application or
applications for which the inventive teachings is/are used. Those
skilled in the art will recognize, or be able to ascertain using no
more than routine experimentation, many equivalents to the specific
inventive embodiments described herein. It is, therefore, to be
understood that the foregoing embodiments are presented by way of
example only and that, within the scope of the appended claims and
equivalents thereto, inventive embodiments may be practiced
otherwise than as specifically described and claimed. Inventive
embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to each
individual feature, system, article, material, kit, and/or method
described herein. In addition, any combination of two or more such
features, systems, articles, materials, kits, and/or methods, if
such features, systems, articles, materials, kits, and/or methods
are not mutually inconsistent, is included within the inventive
scope of the present disclosure.
[0110] All definitions, as defined and used herein, should be
understood to control over dictionary definitions, definitions in
documents incorporated by reference, and/or ordinary meanings of
the defined terms.
[0111] All references, patents and patent applications disclosed
herein are incorporated by reference with respect to the subject
matter for which each is cited, which in some cases may encompass
the entirety of the document.
[0112] The indefinite articles "a" and "an," as used herein in the
specification and in the claims, unless clearly indicated to the
contrary, should be understood to mean "at least one."
[0113] The phrase "and/or," as used herein in the specification and
in the claims, should be understood to mean "either or both" of the
elements so conjoined, i.e., elements that are conjunctively
present in some cases and disjunctively present in other cases.
Multiple elements listed with "and/or" should be construed in the
same fashion, i.e., "one or more" of the elements so conjoined.
Other elements may optionally be present other than the elements
specifically identified by the "and/or" clause, whether related or
unrelated to those elements specifically identified. Thus, as a
non-limiting example, a reference to "A and/or B", when used in
conjunction with open-ended language such as "comprising" can
refer, in one embodiment, to A only (optionally including elements
other than B); in another embodiment, to B only (optionally
including elements other than A); in yet another embodiment, to
both A and B (optionally including other elements); etc.
[0114] As used herein in the specification and in the claims, "or"
should be understood to have the same meaning as "and/or" as
defined above. For example, when separating items in a list, "or"
or "and/or" shall be interpreted as being inclusive, i.e., the
inclusion of at least one, but also including more than one, of a
number or list of elements, and, optionally, additional unlisted
items. Only terms clearly indicated to the contrary, such as "only
one of" or "exactly one of," or, when used in the claims,
"consisting of," will refer to the inclusion of exactly one element
of a number or list of elements. In general, the term "or" as used
herein shall only be interpreted as indicating exclusive
alternatives (i.e., "one or the other but not both") when preceded
by terms of exclusivity, such as "either," "one of," "only one of,"
or "exactly one of." "Consisting essentially of," when used in the
claims, shall have its ordinary meaning as used in the field of
patent law.
[0115] As used herein in the specification and in the claims, the
phrase "at least one," in reference to a list of one or more
elements, should be understood to mean at least one element
selected from any one or more of the elements in the list of
elements, but not necessarily including at least one of each and
every element specifically listed within the list of elements and
not excluding any combinations of elements in the list of elements.
This definition also allows that elements may optionally be present
other than the elements specifically identified within the list of
elements to which the phrase "at least one" refers, whether related
or unrelated to those elements specifically identified. Thus, as a
non-limiting example, "at least one of A and B" (or, equivalently,
"at least one of A or B," or, equivalently "at least one of A
and/or B") can refer, in one embodiment, to at least one,
optionally including more than one, A, with no B present (and
optionally including elements other than B); in another embodiment,
to at least one, optionally including more than one, B, with no A
present (and optionally including elements other than A); in yet
another embodiment, to at least one, optionally including more than
one, A, and at least one, optionally including more than one, B
(and optionally including other elements); etc.
[0116] It should also be understood that, unless clearly indicated
to the contrary, in any methods claimed herein that include more
than one step or act, the order of the steps or acts of the method
is not necessarily limited to the order in which the steps or acts
of the method are recited.
[0117] In the claims, as well as in the specification above, all
transitional phrases such as "comprising," "including," "carrying,"
"having," "containing," "involving," "holding," "composed of," and
the like are to be understood to be open-ended, i.e., to mean
including but not limited to. Only the transitional phrases
"consisting of" and "consisting essentially of" shall be closed or
semi-closed transitional phrases, respectively, as set forth in the
United States Patent Office Manual of Patent Examining Procedures,
Section 2111.03.
[0118] The teachings of the references cited throughout the
specification are incorporated herein in their entirety by this
reference to the extent they are not inconsistent with the
teachings herein. It should be understood that the examples and the
embodiments described herein are for illustrative purposes only and
that various modifications or changes in light thereof will be
suggested to persons skilled in the art and are to be included
within the spirit and purview of this application.
Sequence CWU 1
1
10197PRTHomo sapiens 1Met Val Phe Val Arg Arg Pro Trp Pro Ala Leu
Thr Thr Val Leu Leu1 5 10 15Ala Leu Leu Val Cys Leu Gly Ala Leu Val
Asp Ala Tyr Pro Ile Lys 20 25 30Pro Glu Ala Pro Gly Glu Asp Ala Ser
Pro Glu Glu Leu Asn Arg Tyr 35 40 45Tyr Ala Ser Leu Arg His Tyr Leu
Asn Leu Val Thr Arg Gln Arg Tyr 50 55 60Gly Lys Arg Asp Gly Pro Asp
Thr Leu Leu Ser Lys Thr Phe Phe Pro65 70 75 80Asp Gly Glu Asp Arg
Pro Val Arg Ser Arg Ser Glu Gly Pro Asp Leu 85 90 95Trp234PRTHomo
sapiens 2Ile Lys Pro Glu Ala Pro Gly Glu Asp Ala Ser Pro Glu Glu
Leu Asn1 5 10 15Arg Tyr Tyr Ala Ser Leu Arg His Tyr Leu Asn Leu Val
Thr Arg Gln 20 25 30Arg Tyr337PRTHomo sapiens 3His Ser Gln Gly Thr
Phe Thr Ser Asp Tyr Ser Lys Tyr Leu Asp Ser1 5 10 15Arg Arg Ala Gln
Asp Phe Val Gln Trp Leu Met Asn Thr Lys Arg Asn 20 25 30Lys Asn Asn
Ile Ala 354115PRTHomo sapiens 4Met Asn Ser Gly Val Cys Leu Cys Val
Leu Met Ala Val Leu Ala Ala1 5 10 15Gly Ala Leu Thr Gln Pro Val Pro
Pro Ala Asp Pro Ala Gly Ser Gly 20 25 30Leu Gln Arg Ala Glu Glu Ala
Pro Arg Arg Gln Leu Arg Val Ser Gln 35 40 45Arg Thr Asp Gly Glu Ser
Arg Ala His Leu Gly Ala Leu Leu Ala Arg 50 55 60Tyr Ile Gln Gln Ala
Arg Lys Ala Pro Ser Gly Arg Met Ser Ile Val65 70 75 80Lys Asn Leu
Gln Asn Leu Asp Pro Ser His Arg Ile Ser Asp Arg Asp 85 90 95Tyr Met
Gly Trp Met Asp Phe Gly Arg Arg Ser Ala Glu Glu Tyr Glu 100 105
110Tyr Pro Ser 1155851DNAArtificial SequenceSynthetic
polynucleotide 5cacttcaacc ggttgtcgcc ccagtggccg ccctctgagc
acgtgttact gccagtctgc 60gtcagcgttg ggtaaataca tgactggccg acgccgccgg
gcggggctat ttaagagaca 120gccgcccgct ggtcctccct gaacttggct
cagctgccgg gctgctccgg ttggaaacgc 180caagccagct gcgtcctaat
ccaaaagcca tgaacagcgg cgtgtgcctg tgcgtgctga 240tggcggtact
ggcggctggc gccctgacgc agccggtgcc tcccgcagat cccgcgggct
300ccgggctgca gcgggcagag gaggcgcccc gtaggcagct gagggtatcg
cagagaacgg 360atggcgagtc ccgagcgcac ctgggcgccc tgctggcaag
atacatccag caggcccgga 420aagctccttc tggacgaatg tccatcgtta
agaacctgca gaacctggac cccagccaca 480ggataagtga ccgggactac
atgggctgga tggattttgg ccgtcgcagt gccgaggagt 540atgagtaccc
ctcctagagg acccagccgc catcagccca acgggaagca acctcccaac
600ccagaggagg cagaataaga aaacaatcac actcataact cattgtctgt
ggagtttgac 660attgtatgta tctatttatt aagttctcaa tgtgaaaaat
gtgtctgtaa gattgtccag 720tgcaaccaca cacctcacca gaattgtgca
aatggaagac aaaatgtttt cttcatctgt 780gactcctggt ctgaaaatgt
tgttatgcta ttaaagtgat ttcattctga aaaaaaaaaa 840aaaaaaaaaa a
8516348DNAArtificial SequenceSynthetic polynucleotide 6atgaacagcg
gcgtgtgcct gtgcgtgctg atggcggtac tggcggctgg cgccctgacg 60cagccggtgc
ctcccgcaga tcccgcgggc tccgggctgc agcgggcaga ggaggcgccc
120cgtaggcagc tgagggtatc gcagagaacg gatggcgagt cccgagcgca
cctgggcgcc 180ctgctggcaa gatacatcca gcaggcccgg aaagctcctt
ctggacgaat gtccatcgtt 240aagaacctgc agaacctgga ccccagccac
aggataagtg accgggacta catgggctgg 300atggattttg gccgtcgcag
tgccgaggag tatgagtacc cctcctag 348736PRTHomo sapiens 7Tyr Pro Ile
Lys Pro Glu Ala Pro Gly Glu Asp Ala Ser Pro Glu Glu1 5 10 15Leu Asn
Arg Tyr Tyr Ala Ser Leu Arg His Tyr Leu Asn Leu Val Thr 20 25 30Arg
Gln Arg Tyr 3581069DNAArtificial SequenceSynthetic polynucleotide
8gcccctggag gaactgaacc cactatcggt catggggccg agactaaatg tggcgggttg
60tctttaatct gctgccaaga ggaaactcat tcaggcaagt tcagcccttt atgaggaatt
120cccctgtggt cacattccaa ttcctggacc tgctgccacc ctcagaactg
catgctcctt 180cttcagactt tctaagaatg actcaggtca ttggtggagt
gaagtcaaga tttccaactc 240agtcacctga agagatggag ataccattca
tggagctgga ggtccctgga gatttgggaa 300ttcagataac aagctaagat
aaggagtttg cctacctctg tcctagagcg aagcctgagc 360cttgggcgcg
cagcacacca caagtatctg ttactgtgtt ttgcagaagc ttcaggcggg
420gatataagcc ccacaaggaa agcgctgagc agaggaggcc tcagcttgac
ctgcggcagt 480gcagcccttg ggacttccct cgccttccac ctcctgctcg
tctgcttcac aagctatcgc 540tatggtgttc gtgcgcaggc cgtggcccgc
cttgaccaca gtgcttctgg ccctgctcgt 600ctgcctaggg gcgctggtcg
acgcctaccc catcaaaccc gaggctcccc gcgaagacgc 660ctcgccggag
gagctgaacc gctactacgc ctccctgcgc cactacctca acctggtcac
720ccggcagcgg tatgggaaaa gagacggccc ggacacgctt ctttccaaaa
cgttcttccc 780cgacggcgag gaccgccccg tcaggtcgcg gtcggagggc
ccagacctgt ggtgaggacc 840cctgaggcct cctgggagat ctgccaacca
cgcccacgtc atttgcatac gcactcccga 900ccccagaaac ccggattctg
cctcccgacg gcggcgtctg ggcagggttc gggtgcggcc 960ctccgcccgc
gtctcggtgc ccccgccccc tgggctggag ggctgtgtgt ggtccttccc
1020tggtcccaaa ataaagagca aattccacag aaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaa
1069997PRTHomo sapiens 9Met Val Phe Val Arg Arg Pro Trp Pro Ala Leu
Thr Thr Val Leu Leu1 5 10 15Ala Leu Leu Val Cys Leu Gly Ala Leu Val
Asp Ala Tyr Pro Ile Lys 20 25 30Pro Glu Ala Pro Arg Glu Asp Ala Ser
Pro Glu Glu Leu Asn Arg Tyr 35 40 45Tyr Ala Ser Leu Arg His Tyr Leu
Asn Leu Val Thr Arg Gln Arg Tyr 50 55 60Gly Lys Arg Asp Gly Pro Asp
Thr Leu Leu Ser Lys Thr Phe Phe Pro65 70 75 80Asp Gly Glu Asp Arg
Pro Val Arg Ser Arg Ser Glu Gly Pro Asp Leu 85 90
95Trp1039PRTHeloderma suspectum 10His Gly Glu Gly Thr Phe Thr Ser
Asp Leu Ser Lys Gln Met Glu Glu1 5 10 15Glu Ala Val Arg Leu Phe Ile
Glu Trp Leu Lys Asn Gly Gly Pro Ser 20 25 30Ser Gly Ala Pro Pro Pro
Ser 35
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