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DNA encoding rantes peptide fragments and methods of treatment with the fragments

US6159711A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 23, 1997
Grant dateDec 12, 2000
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Expiry dateMay 23, 2017

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

Abstract

Modifications to RANTES can result in the modified polypeptide acting as a RANTES or MIP-1.alpha. antagonist. Such antagonists can be used in therapy to reduce inflammation. They are also useful in studying the properties of RANTES or of MIP-1.alpha..

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