Variant activin receptor polypeptides and uses thereof
US8501678B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 19, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Y305/01001
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides variant activin IIB soluble receptor polypeptides and proteins capable of binding and inhibiting the activities of activin A, myostatin, or GDF-11. The present invention also provides polynucleotides, vectors and host cells capable of producing the variant polypeptides and proteins. Compositions and methods for treating muscle-wasting and other diseases and disorders are also provided.
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