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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 22, 2010
Filed:
Feb. 23, 2007
Peter L. Hudson, Germantown, MD (US);
Craig A. Rosen, Laytonsville, MD (US);
Wei-wu He, Columbia, MD (US);
Peter L. Hudson, Germantown, MD (US);
Craig A. Rosen, Laytonsville, MD (US);
Wei-Wu He, Columbia, MD (US);
Human Genome Sciences, Inc., Rockville, MD (US);
Abstract
The present invention relates to human PGF polypeptides and DNA (RNA) encoding such polypeptides. Also provided is a procedure for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques, and antibodies and antagonist/inhibitors against such polypeptides. Also provided are methods of using such polypeptides therapeutically for treating prostate cancer, to promote tissue regeneration and to facilitate wound healing. Also provided is a diagnostic assay to detect prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia.