Methods for promoting growth of bone, ligament, or cartilage in a mammal are disclosed. The methods comprise administering to said mammal a composition comprising a pharmacologically effective amount of a zvegf3 protein in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable delivery vehicle. Also disclosed...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US20070048381?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20070048381 - METHODS FOR PROMOTING GROWTH OF BONE, LIGAMENT, AND CARTILAGE