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Aggrecanase molecules

US6689599B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 18, 2001
Grant dateFeb 10, 2004
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Expiry dateOct 18, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N9/6421
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Aggrecanase proteins and the nucleotides sequences encoding them as well as processes for producing them are disclosed. Methods for developing inhibitors of the aggrecanase enzymes and antibodies to the enzymes for treatment of conditions characterized by the degradation of aggrecan are also disclosed.

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