Methods for treatment using novel ligands of the neuropeptide receptor HFGAN72
US6664229B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 15, 1998 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P43/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Polypeptides of HFGAN72 receptor ligands and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides are provided. Methods of using these polypeptides to diagnose or treat diseases relating to the under- or over-expression of HFGAN72 receptor ligands are also provided. In addition, methods of identifying agonists or antagonists of the interaction of HFGAN72 receptor ligands with the HFGAN72 receptor are provided. Methods of treatment by administering the identified agonists or antagonists to patients in need thereof are further disclosed.
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