DNA sequence encoding Factor VII with an amino acid substitution at Avg-152
AssigneeZymoGenetics, Inc.
InventorKathleen L. Berkner
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Abstract
Factor VII of the coagulation cascade is modified to act as an anticoagulant. Amino acid modifications are employed to produce a modified Factor VII having a substantially reduced susceptibility to activation by enzymes which typically activate wild-type Factor VII. The modified Factor VII is able to compete with wild-type Factor VII and/or VIIa for binding tissue factor, inhibiting clotting activity. As the modified Factor VII acts specifically to interrupt the coagulation cascade, pharmaceutical compositions of modified Factor VII may be administered in place of, or in conjunction with lower doses of, conventional anticoagulant therapies.
Claims8
A polynucleotide molecule comprising two operatively linked sequence coding regions encoding, respectively, a pre-pro peptide and a gla domain of a vitamin K-dependent plasma protein, and a gla domain-less Factor VII having an amino acid substitution in the activation region, wherein said polynucleotide encodes a modified Factor VII molecule that is resistant to activation by plasma Factor Xa, as compared to wild-type Factor VIIa, and is capable of inhibiting the clotting activity of wild-type Factor VIIa.
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