Neutrophil stimulating peptides
US6375928B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 21, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A50/30
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides peptides capable of stimulating neutrophils. In particular, the peptides prime neutrophils for a respiratory burst following treatment with N-formyl-L-methionyl-L-leucyl-L-phenylalanine. The peptides have an amino acid sequence substantially corresponding to amino acids 54 to 94 of FIG. 1 or a part thereof. These peptides may also be used in the treatment of a subject having depressed neutrophil function.
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