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Pentapeptide modified resin

US4258152A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 12, 1979
Grant dateMar 24, 1981
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Expiry dateJun 12, 1999

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

Abstract

There are disclosed polypeptide compositions having the following amino acid sequence as the active site: EQU ARG-LYS-ASP-VAL-TYR These polypeptides have the capability of inducing the differentiation of T-lymphocytes but not of complement receptor (CR.sup.+) B-lymphocytes and thus are useful in a number of therapeutic areas. Also provided are derivatives of the pentapeptide, novel intermediate polypeptides, methods of manufacture of the peptides, therapeutic compositions, and methods for use of the compositions.

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