Method for provoking proliferation of cytolytic T cells via the use of decapeptides which complex with HLA-A2 molecules
US6368857B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 5, 1999 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K39/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Nonapeptides and decapeptides which bind to HLA molecules and provoke proliferation of cytolytic T cells are disclosed. The decapeptides terminate in Valine, and are restricted in their first three amino acid positions. Other useful nonapeptides are also disclosed.
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