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Isolated nucleic acid molecule encoding a fusion protein comprising an activin receptor

US9284364B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 2013
Grant dateMar 15, 2016
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K2319/30
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides novel activin IIB5 receptor polypeptides 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 receptor polypeptides. Compositions and methods for treating muscle-wasting, metabolic and other disorders are also provided.

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