MODULATION OF GPR120 ACTIVITY IN ADIPOCYTES/FAT TISSUE

摘要

The present invention relates to a G protein coupled receptor, GPR120 expressed in various mammalian tissue. The present invention further relates to modulation of the activity of these receptors as a tool in diagnosing, treating or preventing diabetes and/or obesity. The present invention also relates to screening of various compounds for targeting GPR120 receptors useful in treating, alleviating, preventing or diagnosing diabetes and/or obesity. The present invention further relates to a pharmaceutical composition useful in diagnosing, treating or preventing diabetes and/or obesity.