Lactoferrin
US8703699B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 7, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K38/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A pure lactoferrin polypeptide containing no more than two metal ions per molecule, or a mixture of the polypeptide and a fragment thereof. The polypeptide or the mixture stimulates skeletal growth and inhibits bone resorption. Also disclosed is a method of treating a bone-related disorder with the polypeptide or the mixture.
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