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Nucleic acid encoding a novel P-selectin ligand protein

US5843707A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 25, 1995
Grant dateDec 1, 1998
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Expiry dateApr 25, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K2319/24
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A novel P-selectin ligand glycoprotein is disclosed, comprising the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:2 or by the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:4. DNA sequences encoding the P-selectin ligand protein are also disclosed, along with vectors, host cells, and methods of making the P-selectin ligand protein. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the P-selectin ligand protein and methods of treating inflammatory disease states characterized by P-selectin- and E-selectin-mediated intercellular adhesion are also disclosed.

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