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Laminin 5, 13 and 14 and uses thereof

US6693169B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 12, 1999
Grant dateFeb 17, 2004
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Expiry dateOct 12, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K14/78
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention features two members of laminin family, i.e., laminin 13 and laminin 14, the methods of making these molecules, and the methods of using these molecules in treating neural disorders, e.g., retinal disorders. The present invention also features using a preparation of laminin 5 to treat neural disorders, especially disorders associated with retina.

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