#07029: DMP1 as a drug target for bone diseases
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TECH FIELD(S)
Medical- Therapeutics
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FEATURES
We have discovered and validated dentin matrix protein-1 (DMP-1) as a target for bone formation. Either agonists or antagonists could be engineered based on this target or fragments of the target protein to treat disorders by regulating bone mineral density.
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BENEFITS
- Improves bone formation over control
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INVENTOR(S)
Dr. Kenneth White
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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY STATUS
Patent Pending
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CONTACT INFORMATION
For additional information on this technology, please contact Kun Ma, Business Development Manager, IURTC:
Indiana University Research & Technology Corporation
351 West 10th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Telephone: 317.278.1958
kunma@iu.edu
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