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Mediators of hedgehog signaling pathways, compositions and uses related thereto

US6552016B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 13, 2000
Grant dateApr 22, 2003
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Expiry dateOct 13, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2039/505
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention makes available methods and reagents for inhibiting aberrant growth states resulting from hedgehog gain-of-function, ptc loss-of-function or smoothened gain-of-function comprising contacting the cell with a hedgehog antagonist, such as a small molecule, in a sufficient amount to aberrant growth state, e.g., to agonize a normal ptc pathway or antagonize smoothened or hedgehog activity.

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