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Constrained helical peptides and methods of making same

US6271198A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 5, 1997
Grant dateAug 7, 2001
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Expiry dateNov 5, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2740/16122
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Provided are cyclized peptides with a constrained region(s) having an .alpha.-helical conformation. Constrained helical peptides having amino acid sequences from HIV gp41 are provided, as is their use in preparing antibodies that prevent viral membrane fusion. Also provided are methods for making such cyclized peptides.

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