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Human disintegrin metalloprotease KUZ gene

US5922546A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 25, 1997
Grant dateJul 13, 1999
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Expiry dateAug 25, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K48/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Human KUZ polypeptides and polynucleotides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing Human KUZ polypeptides and polynucleotides in the design of protocols for the treatment of inflammation, neural degeneration, allergic disorders, or other disorders involving a dis-regulation of the substrate cytokines or receptors, among others, and diagnostic assays for such conditions.

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