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Method of identifying modulators of protein tyrosine phosphatase activity

US6214564A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 22, 1998
Grant dateApr 10, 2001
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Expiry dateSep 22, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q1/42
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A human protein tyrosine phosphatase (PTP) has been identified and its cDNA has been isolated. This PTP, denoted PTP-OB, has a receptor-like three dimensional structure and is present in osteoblasts. PTP-OB is involved in osteoblast differentiation, and modulators of PTP-OB activity in turn modulate osteoblast differentiation, osteoclast differentiation and osteoclast activity.

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