Antibodies associated with alterations in bone density
US6803453B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 21, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2500/20
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Compositions and methods for increasing bone density using antibodies directed to a novel class or family of TGF-&bgr; binding proteins are provided. The disclosed compositions are useful, for example, in the diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment of diseases associated with a loss of bone density, for example osteoporosis.
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