Receptor antibodies as novel therapeutics for diabetes.

Ussar, Siegfried; Vienberg, Sara G; Kahn, C Ronald · Sci Transl Med · 2011

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Abstract

Antibodies to receptors can block or mimic hormone action. Taking advantage of receptor isoforms, co-receptors, and other receptor modulating proteins, antibodies and other designer ligands can enhance tissue specificity and provide new approaches to the therapy of diabetes and other diseases.

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