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Assay for determinig TNF or IL-1 convertase activity

US5545518A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 8, 1995
Grant dateAug 13, 1996
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Expiry dateFeb 8, 2015

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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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