Methods for the identification of cytokine convertase inhibitors
US5422425A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 26, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2013 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S435/963
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Compositions and methods are described for identifying inhibitors of mature protein hormone formation from a prohormone, and prophylactic and therapeutic uses of the inhibitors for treating diseases associated with elevated levels of the mature hormones, particulary sepsis, and autoimmune diseases.
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