Angiotensin converting enzyme homolog and uses therefor
US7482171B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 16, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Y304/15001
- 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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