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FGFR extracellular domain acidic region muteins

US8338569B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 4, 2009
Grant dateDec 25, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 17, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K2319/31
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) extracellular domain (ECD) acidic region muteins that have been engineered to exhibit decreased tissue binding by increasing the number of acidic amino acid residues within the D1-D2 linker region are provided. Polynucleotides encoding FGFR ECD acidic region muteins are also provided. Methods of making FGFR ECD acidic region muteins, and methods of using such molecules to treat proliferative disorders, including cancers, disorders of angiogenesis, and macular degeneration, are also provided.

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