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Modification of clostridial toxins for use as transport proteins

US6203794A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 1, 1997
Grant dateMar 20, 2001
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Expiry dateMay 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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