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DNA encoding CD40 ligand, a cytokine that binds CD40

US6410711B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 20, 1999
Grant dateJun 25, 2002
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Expiry dateSep 20, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K2319/75
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

There is disclosed a polypeptide (CD40-L) and DNA sequences, vectors and transformed host cells useful in providing CD40-L polypeptides. More particularly, this invention provides isolated human and murine CD40-L polypeptides that bind to the extracellular binding region of a CD40 receptor.

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