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Peptide analogues of the 65KD isoform of human glutamic acid decarboxylase and uses thereof

US5945401A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 23, 1995
Grant dateAug 31, 1999
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Expiry dateJun 23, 2015

Classification

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

Abstract

Peptides and peptide analogues of the 65 kD isoform of human glutamic acid decarboxylase are provided for use in the treatment and prevention of diabetes. Peptide analogues contain generally from one to three amino acid alterations. Peptides and analogues may be used to diagnose diabetes and detect a predisposition to diabetes.

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