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DNA encoding tumor necrosis related receptor, TR4

US5885800A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 4, 1997
Grant dateMar 23, 1999
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K39/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

TR4 polypeptides and polynucleotides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing TR4 polypeptides and polynucleotides in the design of protocols for the treatment of chronic and acute inflammation, arthritis, septicemia, autoimmune diseases (eg inflammatory bowel disease, psoriasis), transplant rejection, graft vs. host disease, infection, stroke, ischemia, acute respiratory disease syndrome, restenosis, brain injury, AIDS, Bone diseases, cancer (eg lymphoproliferative disorders), atheroschlerosis, and Alzheimers disease among others, and diagnostic assays for such conditions.

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