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Lymphocyte chemoattractant factor

US6159463A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 29, 1995
Grant dateDec 12, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2039/505
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Purified DNA encoding LCF and the recombinant proteins expressed from such DNA are disclosed. In addition, the invention provides methods for suppressing an LCF-CD4 interaction and screening candidate LCF agonists or antagonists. The invention also provides compositions and methods useful for stimulating proliferation of CD4+ T-cells in a mammal.

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