Nell peptide expression systems and bone formation activity...

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C436S069000, C436S169000, C436S169000, C436S169000, C536S023100, C536S023500, C536S024100

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ABSTRACT:
The invention generally relates to a bone growth factor, and more particularly to compositions including NELL1, articles of manufacture including NELL1 and methods of using NELL1 to induce bone formation. This invention also provides methods for the expression and purification of NELL1 and NELL2 peptides.

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