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Tetra and penta-peptides useful in regulating the immune system

US5298490A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 9, 1990
Grant dateMar 29, 1994
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Expiry dateJan 9, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K38/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Tetrapeptides and pentapeptides are disclosed which are capable of regulating the function of cells of the mammalian immune system. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions containing the peptides and methods of use thereof.

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