Isolated nonapeptides derived from MAGE genes and uses thereof
US5405940A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 31, 1992 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2012 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K39/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention involves the reception of particular nonapeptides by HLA molecules. The nonapeptides are derived from expression products of the MAGE gene family. The resulting complexes are identified by cytolytic T cells. Such recognition may be used in diagnostics, or therapeutically.
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