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Diuretic and natriuretic polypeptides lacking the blood pressure lowering property

US8324162B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 8, 2007
Grant dateDec 4, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 26, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K38/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This document provides diuretic and natriuretic polypeptides. For example, this document provides polypeptides having diuretic and/or natriuretic activities. In some cases, a polypeptide provided herein can have diuretic and natriuretic activities, while lacking the ability to lower blood pressure. This document also provides methods and materials for inducing diuretic and/or natriuretic activities within a mammal.

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