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FGF homolog polypeptides

US7247608B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 19, 2001
Grant dateJul 24, 2007
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Expiry dateMar 30, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2501/119
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to polynucleotide and polypeptide molecules for zFGF-5 a novel member of the FGF family. The polypeptides, and polynucleotides encoding them, are proliferative for muscle cells and may be used for remodelling cardiac tissue and improving cardiac function. The present invention also includes antibodies to the zFGF-5 polypeptides.

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