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Pulmonary surfactant protein fragments

US5547937A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 29, 1994
Grant dateAug 20, 1996
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Expiry dateAug 29, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K14/785
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention discloses that certain fragments of a pulmonary surfactant protein exhibit unexpected surface activity. These protein fragments are useful in preparing formulations for the treatment of respiratory distress syndrome.

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