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Nucleic acid molecules encoding serine protease CVSP14, the encoded polypeptides and methods based thereon

US7172892B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 20, 2002
Grant dateFeb 6, 2007
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Expiry dateMar 20, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S436/809
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Provided herein are polypeptides designated CVSP14 polypeptides that exhibit protease activity as a single chain or as an activated two chain form. Methods using the polypeptides to identify compounds that modulate the protease activity thereof are provided. The polypeptides also serve as tumor markers.

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