Tumor necrosis factor inhibitory protein and its purification
US6479632B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 8, 1999 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K38/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Inhibitory Protein is isolated and substantially purified. It has the ability to inhibit: (a) the binding of TNF to its receptors, and (b) the cytotoxic effect of TNF.TNF Inhibitory Protein and salts, functional derivatives and active fractions thereof can be used to antagonize the deleterious effects of TNF.
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