Methods and compositions for inhibiting angiogenesis
US6391850B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 6, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07K14/811
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides a method of inhibiting angiogenesis within a tissue by providing exogenous SLED to cells associated with the tissue. The presence of exogenous SLED inhibits angiogenesis within the tissue, in part by interfering with the ability of vascular endothelia to expand within the tissue. The invention also provides a method for determining the severity of a tumor be assaying for the presence of SLED within the tumor. To facilitate the inventive methods, the present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions including sources of SLED.
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