Unique Integrin Binding Site in Connective Tissue Growth Factor

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APP PUB NO 20080125352A1
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11940833

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The invention relates to a connective tissue growth factor peptide that encompasses a CTGF binding site for an integrin such as .alpha..sub.v.beta..sub.3 or .alpha..sub.5.beta..sub.1 and uses therefor. The invention also relates to agonists and inhibitors of the CTGF-integrin binding and methods of treating and preventing CTGF-related disorders.

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NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITALCOLUMBUS OH 43205

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Brigstock, David R Dublin, OH 5 18
Gao, Runping Columbus, OH 2 7

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