Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of therapeutic use of proteins, genes and cells, in particular to the therapy based on the biological function of a secreted therapeutic protein, METRNL, in particular for the treatment of disorders of the nervous system. METRNL is a Nerve Survival and Growth factor with neuroprotective and/or neurogenesis effects.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 7, 2009
Date of Patent:
December 18, 2012
Assignee:
NsGenee A/S
Inventors:
Jesper Roland Jørgensen, Lone Fjord-Larsen, Lars Ulrik Wahlberg, Nuno Miguel Gomes Andrade, Teit E. Johansen