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DNA encoding the human cytokine, interleukin-9

US5580753A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 1990
Grant dateDec 3, 1996
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2010

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

Abstract

The invention involves DNA molecules which encode a human protein of 144 amino acids, referred to as interleukin-9, or IL-9. The protein is an erythropoietic growth factor. Also disclosed are processes for producing the IL-9 protein via genetic engineering techniques.

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