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Platelet-activating factor acetylhydrolase (PAF-AH) therapeutic uses

US6099836A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 19, 1998
Grant dateAug 8, 2000
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Expiry dateJun 19, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K2317/24
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides purified and isolated polynucleotide sequences encoding human plasma platelet-activating factor acetylhydrolase. Also provided are materials and methods for the recombinant production of platelet-activating factor acetylhydrolase products which are expected to be useful in regulating pathological inflammatory events. Specifically disclosed are methods for the treatment of reperfusion injury using platelet-activating factor acetylhydrolase products.

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