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Isolated nonapeptides derived from MAGE genes and uses thereof

US5405940A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 1992
Grant dateApr 11, 1995
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Expiry dateAug 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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