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Use of follistatin to modulate growth and differentiation factor 8 [GDF-8] and bone morphogenic protein 11 [BMP-11]

US6004937A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 9, 1998
Grant dateDec 21, 1999
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Expiry dateMar 9, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P43/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods are provided for the modulation of the effects of GDF-8 and BMP-11, particularly on neural and muscular disorders administration of follistatin for treating neural, muscle, disorders which are characterized by an abnormality in the levels or activity of GDF-8 or BMP-11.

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