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Growth inhibitory factor

US5538947A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 18, 1993
Grant dateJul 23, 1996
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Expiry dateOct 18, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K38/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed is a non-naturally-occurring polypeptide having neural growth inhibitory action which has an amino acid sequence represented by the formula: EQU Thr Cys Pro Cys Pro Ser Gly Gly Ser Cys Thr Cys Ala Asp Ser Cys Lys Cys Glu. The polypeptide of the present invention having neural growth inhibitory action is useful for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

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