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Polypeptide possessing thymic activity

US4148886A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 25, 1978
Grant dateApr 10, 1979
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Expiry dateApr 25, 1998

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S930/18
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The novel thymic factor polypeptide hormone, elaborated by the thymus and und in the blood serum, is isolated. The hormone is useful for the treatment of autoimmune diseases and for selectively stimulating T-cell activity in aging subjects.

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