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Neuroprotective peptides and uses thereof

US6225444A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 10, 1998
Grant dateMay 1, 2001
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Expiry dateFeb 10, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2799/021
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to neuroprotective peptides which bind calcium and which are useful in treating stroke and other neurodegenerative diseases, as well as compositions containing such peptides. The peptides preferably are conjugated to or administered with a compound which facilitates delivery across the blood-brain barrier.

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