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Liquid phase peptide synthesis of KL-4 pulmonary surfactant

US6013764A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 25, 1997
Grant dateJan 11, 2000
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Expiry dateJun 25, 2017

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

Abstract

The invention relates to improved liquid phase processes for the preparation of the 21 residue protein component, (Lys-Leu.sub.4).sub.4 -Lys, of the pulmonary surfactant KL-4. These process are amenable to large scale synthesis and one process employs a method of saponifying an ester which reduces the inherent racemization of the .alpha.-carbon.

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