HUMAN SOLUBLE CD146 PROTEINS, PREPARATION AND USES THEREOF

摘要

The present invention relates to compositions and methods for modulating angiogenesis in vivo, ex vivo or in vitro. More particularly, the invention relates to new soluble CD146 proteins usable in the context of human therapy, as well as to corresponding antibodies. The invention also relates to compositions comprising such compounds, particularly pharmaceutical or diagnostic compositions, including kits and the like, as well as methods of therapy or diagnosis using said compounds, compositions and cells.