Catalyst Biosciences, Inc.

Howard Levy

Grant E Blouse

Tom Knudsen

Methods for prophylactic treatment of hemophilia B are provided in which modified FIX polypeptides, particularly FIXa, are subcutaneously administered daily or less frequently, such as every other day, or every 2, 3 or 4 days. The treatment results in normal coagulation pharmacokinetics and normal levels of FIX, or mild hemophilia B.

Subcutaneous administration of modified factor IX polypeptides and treatment of hemophilia B

Provided herein are modified FVII polypetides, and modified FVIIa polypeptides, and methods of treatment of acute and episodic bleeding with modified FactorVIIa polypeptides. To effect treatment and use, in some embodiments, the modified polypeptides are subcutaneously administered to provide on-demand treatment. In some embodiments, the on-demand treatment is provided in a multiple dosing regimen over a twenty-four hour period. The subcutaneous administration of the modified polypeptides of the disclosure exhibit increased coagulant activity, potency, bioavailablilty and prolonged duration.

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Hopewell, NJ, United States of America

Howard Levy