Angiotensin converting enzyme homolog and therapeutic and diagnostic uses therefor
US6989363B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K38/00
- 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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