Release of growth factors at wound healing stages

US12403179B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-12403179-B2
Application numberUS-202217675762-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateFeb 18, 2022
Priority dateFeb 18, 2021
Publication dateSep 2, 2025
Grant dateSep 2, 2025

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The present invention provides collagen-binding agents that can be used to treat wounds, ischemic heart disease, and other conditions. The collagen-binding agents comprise a therapeutic agent, a protease cleavage site, and a collagen-binding domain. The present invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions and biomedical devices comprising the disclosed collagen-binding agents, as well as methods for treating a condition using the collagen-binding agents.

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What is claimed: 1. A collagen-binding agent comprising SEQ ID NO:1. 2. A pharmaceutical composition comprising the collagen-binding agent of claim 1 and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. 3. A method of treating a condition, the method comprising: administering the collagen-binding agent of claim 1 to a subject in an amount effective to treat the condition, wherein the condition is a wound. 4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the subject is a mammal. 5. A biomedical device comprising a coating that comprises the collagen-binding agent of claim 1 , wherein the biomedical device is a stent and wherein the coating further comprises a biodegradable polymer or a collagen. 6. A method of using the biomedical device of claim 5 to treat a condition, the method comprising: administering the device to a subject having the condition, wherein the condition is a wound.

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  • from bacteria · CPC title

  • from mammals · CPC title

  • Macromolecular materials · CPC title

  • Biologically active materials, e.g. therapeutic substances {(A61L31/047 takes precedence)} · CPC title

  • Fibroblast growth factor [FGF] · CPC title

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What does patent US12403179B2 cover?
The present invention provides collagen-binding agents that can be used to treat wounds, ischemic heart disease, and other conditions. The collagen-binding agents comprise a therapeutic agent, a protease cleavage site, and a collagen-binding domain. The present invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions and biomedical devices comprising the disclosed collagen-binding agents, as well…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Univ Arkansas, Nat Univ Corporation Okayama Univ
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61K38/1709. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Sep 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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