US Patent
US7214695 — Compositions and methods for stabilizing transthyretin and inhibiting transthyretin misfolding
Composition of Matter · Assigned to Scripps Research Institute · Expires 2026-12-19 · 1y remaining
Vulnerability score
22/100
Ironclad — strong claim type, well-established, deep family
What this patent protects
This patent protects compositions and methods for stabilizing the protein transthyretin and preventing its misfolding.
USPTO Abstract
Kinetic stabilization of the native state of transthyretin is an effective mechanism for preventing protein misfolding. Because transthyretin misfolding plays an important role in transthyretin amyloid diseases, inhibiting such misfolding can be used as an effective treatment or prophylaxis for such diseases. Treatment methods, screening methods, as well as specific transthyretin stabilizing compounds are disclosed.
Drugs covered by this patent
- Vyndaqel (tafamidis) · Foldrx Pharms
- Vyndaqel (Tafamidis Meglumine) · Foldrx Pharms
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