Bone Morphogenetic Variants, Compositions and Methods of Treatment
Nucleic acids encoding human Cartilage-Derived Morphogenetic Protein-1 (hCDMP-1) variant polypeptides
Full description
The invention identifies proteins belonging to TGF-Beta
superfamily that promote repair of menisci, cruciate and
collateral ligaments of the knee, and rotator cuff tendons. The
application claims nucleic acids encoding human Cartilage-
Derived Morphogenetic Protein-1 (hCDMP-1) variant
polypeptides. Morphogenetic proteins are able to induce the
proliferation and differentiation of progenitor cells into functional
bone, cartilage, tendon, or ligament tissue.
Patent information
U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/689,346 filed 09 Jun 2005
(HHS Reference No. E-196-2004/0-US-01); PCT Application filed
Inventors: Malcolm C. Moos et al. (FDA)
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