Modification of clostridial toxins for use as transport proteins
US6203794A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 1, 1997 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S424/832
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A chemical conjugate for treating a nerve cell related disorder is provided. The conjugate includes an active or inactive Clostridial toxin having specificity for a target nerve cell. The toxin is conjugated to a drug or other bioactive molecule without affecting the toxin's ability to enter the target nerve cell.
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