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DNA, host cell and vector encoding a protein with cytokine inhibitory activity

US5874561A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 6, 1995
Grant dateFeb 23, 1999
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Expiry dateJun 6, 2015

Classification

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

Abstract

The present invention is directed to DNA, host cells and a vector encoding a protein with cytokine inhibitory activity, particularly IL-1 inhibitory activity. The protein encoded by the DNA of the present invention is particularly useful as an IL-1 antagonist.

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