PEPTIDES THAT BIND TO THE ERYTHROPOIETIN RECEPTOR

Application 2493/KOLNP/2005 published 2006-09-15, filed 2005-12-06
The present invention relates to peptide compounds that are agonists of the erythropoietin receptor (EPO-R). The invention also relates to therapeutic methods using such peptide compounds to treat disorders associated with insufficient or defective red blood cell production. Pharmaceutical compositions, which comprise the peptide compounds of the invention, are also provided. The peptides can be in monomeric or dimeric forms and are eventually conjugated to PEG. The peptides have from 1 to 40 residues and comprise the sequence: LYACHX0GPITX1VCQPLR, wherein X0 is H or homoserine methylether; X1 is W or 1-nal or 2-nal. (FIGnil).

Applicant

AFFYMAX, INC.,
4001 MIRANDA AVENUE, PALO ALTO, CA 94304, USA.

Inventor

HOLMES, CHRISTOPHER, P. YIN, QUN LALONDE, GUY SCHATZ, PETER, J. TUMELTY, DAVID PALANI, BALU ZEMEDE, GENET

International Info

Classification: C07K 14/505, A61K 38/18, A61P 7/06
Publication Number: WO 04/101611
Application Date: 2004-05-12

Priority Information

60/470,245 USA 2003-05-12