Transforming growth factor .beta. crystals
US6294656A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 22, 1998 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K38/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention concerns TGF-.beta. in a crystalline form which shows no adsorption or less adsorption to the walls of vials than the soluted TGF-.beta. and which is more stable towards oxidative agents than the soluted form. TGF-.beta. crystals of the invention can be used for structure determination and for drug design and for the production of a slow release pharmaceutical preparation.
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