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Compositions and methods for promoting myocardial and peripheral angiogenesis

US7579322B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 13, 2007
Grant dateAug 25, 2009
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Expiry dateJun 13, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K14/78
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods, compositions and devices are disclosed for use in growing new blood vessels to restore or improve blood flow to ischemic tissues and organs of the body. Compositions comprising IGD peptides, particularly GGIGDGG, are able to induce migration in human endothelial cells and promote vessel formation in an in vitro model assay system.

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