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Process for the preparation of pyroglutamyl-Ala-Lys-Ser-Gln-Gly-Gly-Ser-Asn

US4098777A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 1977
Grant dateJul 4, 1978
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Expiry dateMar 14, 1997

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S930/28
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention is directed to the chemical process for the preparation of the polypeptide, pyroglutamyl-Ala-Lys-Ser-Gln-Gly-Gly-Ser-Asn and to intermediates in said process. The polypeptide prepared by the present process is useful in the treatment of autoimmune diseases such as Lupus like pathology and specifically for the treatment of Lupus Erythematosus in man. This polypeptide is also useful for selectively stimulating T-cell activity in aging subjects.

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