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Fatty acid -- pulmonary surfactant conjugates

US6022955A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 10, 1991
Grant dateFeb 8, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2011

Classification

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

Abstract

This invention discloses a method for chemically modifying a pulmonary surfactant protein or polypeptides with various fatty acids. These conjugates are useful in preparing formulations for the treatment of respiratory disease.

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