Formulation of albumin-free erythropoietin
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CJ CHEILJEDANG CORP
- Publication Date
- 2006-09-13
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
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[0001] The present invention generally relates to stable erythropoietin (hereinafter abbreviated as "EPO") solution formulations, which are free of blood-derived proteins and thus have long-term storage stability without the risk of viral contamination, and by including a stabilizer To ensure biological activity, the stabilizer can replace blood-derived components, namely albumin or refined gelatin. Background technique
[0002] EPO is a glycoprotein hormone that belongs to the class of cytokines including colony-stimulating factor (CSF), and is mainly produced in the kidney with some production in the liver. EPO plays a major role in producing mature erythrocytes by promoting the differentiation and proliferation of erythroid progenitor cells. EPO has various applications due to its effects, including the treatment of anemia associated with kidney disease, anemia requiring bone marrow transplantation, and anemia associated with rheumatoid arthritis, anemia ...