Variants derived from ActRIIB and uses therefor
US7842663B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 4, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07K2319/70
- 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 neuronal tissue. The present invention also provides methods of screening compounds that modulate activity of an ActRIIB protein and/or an ActRIIB ligand. The compositions and methods provided herein are useful in treating diseases associated with abnormal activity of an ActRIIB protein and/or an ActRIIB ligand.
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