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Pro-protein converting enzyme

US6380171B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 13, 1999
Grant dateApr 30, 2002
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Expiry dateSep 13, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K38/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to the cloning of human pro-protein converting enzyme 5 (PC5) CDNA isolated from human adrenal gland messenger RNA. Additionally, this invention relates to a method for reducing restenosis occurring at an injured vascular site comprising delivering to the injured site an antisense nucleic acid to suppress the expression of human PC5.

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