DNA encoding sparc-related proteins
US6524799B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 16, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K38/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides mammalian cDNAs which encode mammalian SPARC-related proteins. It also provides for the use of the cDNA, fragments, complements, and variants thereof and of the encoded protein, portions thereof and antibodies thereto for diagnosis and treatment of atherosclerosis and cell proliferative disorders. The invention additionally provides expression vectors and host cells for the production of the proteins and transgenic model systems.
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