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Methods for the identification of cytokine convertase inhibitors

US5422425A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 26, 1993
Grant dateJun 6, 1995
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Expiry dateApr 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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