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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 17, 2015
Filed:
Oct. 26, 2007
Paul Van Slyke, Toronto, CA;
Daniel Dumont, Oakville, CA;
Paul Van Slyke, Toronto, CA;
Daniel Dumont, Oakville, CA;
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, CA;
Abstract
The present invention provides a multimeric form of a Tie 2 binding peptide monomer, wherein the multimeric form has Tie 2 agonist activity. The multimeric form, preferably a tetramer, stimulates angiogenesis and promotes wound healing. The present invention also features pharmaceutical compositions comprising the multimeric Tie 2 agonists, including those suitable for topical or systemic administration. Methods of using the multimeric Tie 2 agonists of the invention for stimulating angiogenesis and for promoting healing of wounds, such as diabetic ulcers or skin grafts, are also provided.