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Fibroblast growth factor receptor-immunoglobulin fusion

US6656728B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 7, 2000
Grant dateDec 2, 2003
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K2319/30
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to compositions and methods for inhibiting cell proliferation, especially angiogenesis. The invention specifically relates to fusions of the extracellular domain of a fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) with a heterologous oligomerization domain, such as that contained in an immunoglobulin, to provide potent FGFR antagonists.

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