Angiotensin converting enzyme homolog and therapeutic and diagnostic uses therefor
US6610497B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 29, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Y304/15001
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to the discovery of novel genes encoding an angiotensin converting enzyme, Angiotensin Converting Enzyme-2 (ACE-2). The invention provides therapeutics, prognostic and diagnostics methods for treating blood pressure related disorders as well as various types of allergic conditions, among others. Also disclosed are screening assays for identifying compounds for treating and preventing these conditions.
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