Long-acting dnase

Abstract

A modified DNase protein is described herein as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising same, the modified DNase protein comprising a DNase polypeptide attached to at least two poly(alkylene glycol) moieties. Further described herein is a process of preparing a modified DNase protein, the process comprising: contacting the polypeptide with an agent that comprises a poly(alkylene glycol) attached to an aldehyde group, to obtain a conjugate of the polypeptide and the agent; and contacting the conjugate with a reducing agent.

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