Methods for treatment of multiple sclerosis using peptide analogues at position 91 of human myelin basic protein
US6369033B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 20, 1997 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K38/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Peptide analogues of human myelin basic protein containing residues 87-99 are provided. Residue 91 of the peptide analogues is altered from the L-lysine residue found in the native protein to any other amino acid. Pharmaceutical compositions of the peptide analogues are provided. In addition, the peptide analogues are administered to patients with multiple sclerosis.
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