The SOST gene gives rise to sclerostin, a protein that leads to apoptosis of bone progenitor cells. The invention provides methods for identifying molecules that can depress expression of the SOST gene. The invention also provides methods for identifying new sclerostin antagonists. Such molecules and antagonists are useful for increasing bone mineralization in mammals, for example, in the treatment of osteoporosis.
申请公布号
EP1575481(A2)
申请公布日期
2005.09.21
申请号
EP20030719344
申请日期
2003.02.28
申请人
CELLTECH R & D, INC.;KUNG SUTHERLAND, MAY S.;GEOGHEGAN, JAMES C.;YU, CHANGPU;LATHAM, JOHN
发明人
KUNG SUTHERLAND, MAY S.;GEOGHEGAN, JAMES C.;YU, CHANGPU;LATHAM, JOHN