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Inhibitors of leaderless protein export

US6083706A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 25, 1998
Grant dateJul 4, 2000
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Expiry dateFeb 25, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N33/68
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods of inhibiting the export of a leaderless protein from a cell by contacting the cell with a compound that inhibits the binding of the leaderless protein and a transport molecule are provided. Leaderless proteins include FGF-1, FGF-2, IL-1.alpha., IL-1.beta., CNTF and HIV-tat. These methods are useful in treatment of various conditions, including tumors and diabetes.

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