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US 5,171,844 AGranted
Proteins with factor VIII activity: process for their preparation using genetically-engineered cells and pharmaceutical compositions containing them
AssigneeGist-Brocades N.W.
InventorsAlbert J. J. van Ooyen, Hans Pannekoek, Martinus P. Verbeet, Robert W. van Leen
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Abstract
Novel polypeptides having Factor VIII activity are provided as well as compositions and methods for their preparation. The polypeptides comprise derivatives and fragments of Factor VIII and have sequences substantially similar to portions of naturally occuring Factor VIII. The polypeptides find use in treatment of Hemophilia A.
Claims1
A protein characterized as (1) having biological activity of factor VIII, (2) capable of binding von Willebrand factor and (3) having an amino acid sequence represented by the formula:
- N.sub.R -I.sub.R -C.sub.R
- wherein:
- N.sub.R consists essentially of amino acids 1 through 712 of said factor VIII;
- L.sub.R consists essentially of P-R-V-A;
- and
- C.sub.R consists essentially of amino acids 1638 through 2332 of factor VIII.
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