ActRII receptor polypeptides, methods and compositions
US7709605B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 25, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 4, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Y207/1103
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
In certain aspects, the present invention provides compositions and methods for modulating (promoting or inhibiting) growth of a tissue, such as bone, cartilage, muscle, fat, and/or neuron. The present invention also provides methods of screening compounds that modulate activity of an ActRII protein and/or an ActRII ligand. The compositions and methods provided herein are useful in treating diseases associated with abnormal activity of an ActRII protein and/or an ActRII ligand.
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