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Functional promoter for CCR5

US6383746B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 21, 1998
Grant dateMay 7, 2002
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Expiry dateOct 21, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q2600/158
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A functional promoter for the chemokine receptor CCR5 is provided. The invention provides a nucleic acid sequence for the promoter and methods of reducing inflammation and susceptibility to HIV infection by suppressing the activity of the promoter.

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