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Peptide which abrogates TNF and/or LPS toxicity

US5795859A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 1994
Grant dateAug 18, 1998
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Expiry dateMar 15, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A50/30
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides peptides which have the ability to abrogate TNF toxicity and/or LPS toxicity. The present invention further relates to compositions including these peptides as the active ingredient and methods of anti-inflammatory treatment involving the administration of this composition. The peptides of the present invention are based primarily on residue 1 to 26 of human TNF.

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