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Mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase MEK6 and variants thereof

US6074862A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 1995
Grant dateJun 13, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2015

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

Abstract

Compositions and methods are provide for potentiating the activity of the mitogen-activated protein kinase p38. In particular the mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase MEK6, and variants thereof that stimulate phosphorylation of p38 are provided. Such compounds may be used, for example, for therapy of diseases associated with the p38 cascade and to identify antibodies and other agents that inhibit or activate signal transduction via p38.

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