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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 15, 2008
Filed:
May. 28, 2004
Applicant:
Paul N. Bishop, Manchester, GB;
Inventor:
Paul N. Bishop, Manchester, GB;
Assignee:
The University of Manchester, Manchester, GB;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
C07K 14/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
The invention relates to the use of an agent that promotes class III SLRP activity in the manufacture of a medicament for the inhibition of blood vessel formation. In addition the invention relates to the use of an agent that promotes class III SLRP activity in the manufacture of a medicament for the prevention and/or treatment of conditions characterised by excessive activity and/or migration of monocytes and/or macrophages. Suitable agents may include class III SLRPs such as opticin. Methods of treatment using agents able to promote class III SLRP activity are also provided.