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Soluble extracellular domain of human M-CSF receptor

US6184354A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 1995
Grant dateFeb 6, 2001
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K14/7153
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is directed to methods for crystallizing macrophage colony stimulating factor. The present invention is also directed to methods for designing and producing M-CSF agonists and antagonists using information derived from the crystallographic structure of M-CSF. The invention is also directed to methods for screening M-CSF agonists and antagonists. In addition, the present invention is directed to an isolated, purified, soluble and functional M-CSF receptor.

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