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Inhibition of respiratory burst using posttranslational modification inhibitors

US5244916A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 31, 1992
Grant dateSep 14, 1993
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Expiry dateJan 31, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P43/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to the use of posttranslational modification inhibitors, such as isoprenylation inhibitors, to inhibit activation of phagocyte NADPH oxidase and respiratory burst. Therapeutic compositions containing various inhibitors, and methods of using same, are also disclosed.

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