Joint-homing peptides and uses thereof
US8623377B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 29, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K38/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides peptides that home to a joint of an animal, wherein said peptide comprises an amino acid motif selected from the group consisting of NQR and ADK. Also provided are methods of treating a subject having an arthritic joint, comprising the step of administering to said subject a pharmacologically effective dose of a composition provided herein.
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