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Methods of treating diabetes by blocking VEGF-mediated activity

US7052691B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 26, 2004
Grant dateMay 30, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K2319/30
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods of treating diabetes in mammals, particularly humans, by blocking or inhibiting VEGF-mediated activity. A preferred inhibitor of VEGF-mediated activity is a VEGF antagonist such as a VEGF trap capable of binding and blocking VEGF.

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