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Recombinant .alpha.-galactosidase A therapy for Fabry disease

US5658567A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 22, 1993
Grant dateAug 19, 1997
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Expiry dateNov 22, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A50/30
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Fabry disease results from an X-linked deficiency in the enzyme .alpha.-galactosidase A. The present invention is directed to recombinant human .alpha.-galactosidase A and provides baculovirus expression vectors and recombinant virus that provide stable expression of extracellular and intracellular levels of this enzyme in an insect cell culture. The recombinant-derived enzyme can be used in enzyme replacement therapy to treat Fabry patients. Composition useful in therapeutic administration of .alpha.-galactosidase A are also provided.

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