Tweak receptor agonists as anti-angiogenic agents

Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Immunoglobulin – antiserum – antibody – or antibody fragment,... – Structurally-modified antibody – immunoglobulin – or fragment...

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C424S143100, C424S155100

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ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to methods of modulating angiogenesis and inhibiting tumor progression by using TWEAK receptor (Fn14) agonists. In particular, methods for inhibiting angiogenesis are disclosed.

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