Aggrecanase molecules
US6689599B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 18, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 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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