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Peptides and peptidomimetics with structural similarity to human p53 that activate p53 function

US6420118B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 10, 2000
Grant dateJul 16, 2002
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Expiry dateJan 2, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K14/82
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides peptides and peptidomimetics corresponding to part or to the entirety of the region encompassed by residues 360-386 of human p53, said peptides and peptidomimetics characterized by the ability to activate DNA binding of wild-type p53 and of select tumor-derived p53 mutants. Pharmaceutical compositions of the compounds of the invention and methods of using these compositions therapeutically are also provided.

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