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Osteogenic proteins and polypeptides

US4968590A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 8, 1988
Grant dateNov 6, 1990
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S530/84
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed are osteogenic devices comprising a matrix containing substantially pure mammalian osteogenic protein and methods of inducing endochondral bone growth in mammals. A partial amino acid sequence, amino acid composition, solubility properties, and various other data characterizing osteogenic protein are also disclosed, as well as a nucleic acid sequences encoding a consensus osteogenic protein.

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