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PIGR-1, a member of immunoglobulin gene superfamily

US6232441A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 28, 1999
Grant dateMay 15, 2001
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Expiry dateApr 28, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K38/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

PIGR-1 polypeptides and polynucleotides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing PIGR-1 polypeptides and polynucleotides in the design of protocols for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), multiple sclerosis (MS), psoriasis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), among others and diagnostic assays for such conditions.

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