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Inhibition of apoptosis using interleukin-1.beta.-converting enzyme (ICE)/CED-3 family inhibitors

US6200969A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 12, 1997
Grant dateMar 13, 2001
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Expiry dateSep 12, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K5/0202
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides methods for expanding and increasing survival of hematopoietic cell populations, for prolonging viability of an organ for transplantation, and enhancing bioproduction, using interleukin-1.beta.-converting enzyme (ICE)/CED-3 family inhibitors. Exemplary compounds useful in the methods of the invention are provided herein.

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