Polynucleotides encoding a novel metalloprotease, MP-1
US6642041B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 5, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07K2299/00
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides novel polynucleotides encoding MP-1 polypeptides, fragments and homologues thereof. Also provided are vectors, host cells, antibodies, and recombinant and synthetic methods for producing said polypeptides. The invention further relates to diagnostic and therapeutic methods for applying these novel MP-1 polypeptides to the diagnosis, treatment, and/or prevention of various diseases and/or disorders related to these polypeptides. The invention further relates to screening methods for identifying agonists and antagonists of the polynucleotides and polypeptides of the present invention.
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