Angiotensin converting enzyme homolog and uses therefor
US6884771B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 9, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N9/48
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to the discovery of novel genes encoding an angiotensin converting enzyme, Angiotensin Converting Enzyme-2 (ACE-2). The invention provides therapeutics, prognostic and diagnostics methods for treating blood pressure related disorders as well as various types of allergic conditions, among others. Also disclosed are screening assays for identifying compounds for treating and preventing these conditions.
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