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Non-naturally occurring targeted lipolytic compounds and related compositions and methods

US6399355B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 7, 1995
Grant dateJun 4, 2002
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K2319/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention provides a non-naturally occurring targeted lipolytic compound comprising a lipolytic agent linked to a targeting agent. In an embodiment, the lipolytic agent is covalently attached to the targeting agent. In an embodiment, the lipolytic agent is a phospholipase and the targeting agent is a viral receptor. This invention further provides for therapeutic uses of the non-naturally occurring targeted lipolytic compound. In an embodiment, the non-naturally occurring targeted lipolytic compound neutralizes virions of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

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