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Peptides and compounds that bind to the IL-5 receptor

US5677280A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 7, 1995
Grant dateOct 14, 1997
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S530/866
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Described are peptides and peptide mimetics that bind to and the IL-5 receptor. Such peptides and peptide mimetics are useful in methods for treating disorders that involve improper production of or response to IL-5 and or the production and accumulation of eosinophils, such as asthma, as well as in diagnostic methods employing labeled peptides and peptide mimetics.

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