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Methods for designing agents that interact with MMP-13

US6934639B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 25, 2000
Grant dateAug 23, 2005
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Expiry dateFeb 25, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K2299/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to the three dimensional structure of human collagenase 3 (MMP-13), as well as to (i) methods of using the MMP-13 structure to rationally design or identify compounds or molecules that inhibit or activate MMP-13 activity, and (ii) compounds identified using said methods.

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