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Human secreted proteins

US7368531B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 19, 2002
Grant dateMay 6, 2008
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Expiry dateJul 4, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K38/00
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to human secreted polypeptides, and isolated nucleic acid molecules encoding the polypeptides, useful for diagnosing and treating diseases, disorders, and/or conditions related to the human secreted proteins. Antibodies that bind these polypeptides are also encompassed by the present invention. Also encompassed by the invention are vectors, host cells, and recombinant and synthetic methods for producing the polynucleotides, polypeptides, and/or antibodies. The invention further encompasses screening methods for identifying agonists and antagonists of polynucleotides and polypeptides of the invention. The present invention further encompasses methods and compositions for inhibiting or enhancing the production and function of the polypeptides of the present invention.

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