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Method for the suppression of an immune response with antigen-MPEG conjugates in nonsensitized individuals

US5447722A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 4, 1992
Grant dateSep 5, 1995
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2039/6093
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for suppressing the capacity of a mammal to mount an immune response which would be caused by the administration of one or more biologically active foreign proteins, comprising the administration of an immunosuppressively effective amount of a tolerogen corresponding to the foreign protein or proteins conjugated to mono methoxy (polyethylene glycol), administration being performed prior to the administration of the protein or proteins.

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