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DNA encoding a basic fibroblast growth factor

US5026839A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 5, 1990
Grant dateJun 25, 1991
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Expiry dateApr 5, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K2319/75
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An isolated DNA sequence encoding an angiogenic factor protein consisting of a single-polypeptide-chain protein having at least one active site possessing mitotic and chemotactic activity and the ability to stimulate protease synthesis, wherein said protein consists of the amino acid sequence: ##STR1## In a preferred embodiment, the DNA sequence encodes basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF).

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