Variants derived from ActRIIB and uses therefor
US8343933B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 29, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2030 |
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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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