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PCSK9 inhibitors and methods of use thereof

US8673850B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 1, 2009
Grant dateMar 18, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 29, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2800/044
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for identifying a compound for preventing or treating a LDLR-associated disease, a VLDLR-associated disease or an ApoER2-associated disease, said method comprising determining whether: a) a level of expression of Annexin A2 nucleic acid or encoded polypeptide; b) a level of Annexin A2 activity; or c) a combination of a) and b), is increased in the presence of a test compound relative to in the absence of said test compound, wherein said increase is indicative that said test compound can be used for preventing or treating a LDLR-associated disease, a VLDLR-associated disease, an ApoER2-associated disease.

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