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Modulation of TGF-.beta. by recombinant TGF-.beta. type II receptor polypeptides

US6046157A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 23, 1995
Grant dateApr 4, 2000
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Expiry dateMay 23, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K48/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The mammalian TGF-.beta. type II receptor has been cloned. Recombinant TGF-.beta.-binding receptor polypeptides are useful to alter the binding of TGF-.beta. to its receptors and to modulate the effects of TGF-.beta. in vivo.

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