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CCK antibodies used to improve feed efficiency

US5989584A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 20, 1997
Grant dateNov 23, 1999
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Expiry dateJun 20, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K2317/11
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of increasing food efficiency in both avians and mammals by using antibodies to gut peptides such as choleocystokinin to elicit a biological response which decreases gastrointestinal motility, reduces satiety or improves feed efficiency.

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