Factor VIII variants having a decreased cellular uptake
The present invention relates to modified coagulation factors. In particular, the present invention relates to modied Factor VIII molecules having decreased cellular uptake.
1. A recombinant Factor VIII (FVIII) variant consisting of the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 9.
2. A pharmaceutical composition comprising the recombinant FVIII variant according to claim 1 .
3. A method for treating haemophilia comprising administering the recombinant FVIII variant according to claim 1 to a subject in need thereof.
4. A conjugate comprising the recombinant FVIII variant of claim 1 and a half-life extending agent selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol (PEG), poly sialic acid (PSA), and heparosan polymer (HEP).
5. A pharmaceutical composition comprising the conjugate according to claim 4 .
6. A method for treating haemophilia comprising administering the conjugate according to claim 4 to a subject in need thereof.