Fusion proteins comprising vasoactive intestinal peptide or PACAP
US6037321A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 29, 1997 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07K2319/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention relates to vasoactive intestinal peptide ("VIP") and cross-reactive peptides. In particular, this invention relates to peptides capable of inducing antibodies which neutralize the activity of VIP. This invention also relates to tandemly repeated peptides derived from VIP or from cross-reactive peptides, which can elicit a broad immune response. The present invention is useful for increasing egg production in bird species and for increasing efficiency of feed utilization and rate of gain in food producing animals.
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