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Inhibition of inflammation using interleukin-1&bgr;-converting enzyme (ICE)/CED-3 family inhibitors

US6531467B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 16, 2001
Grant dateMar 11, 2003
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Expiry dateOct 16, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2800/75
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides methods for expanding and increasing survival of hematopoietic cell populations, for prolonging viability of an organ for transplantation, and enhancing bioproduction, using interleukin-1&bgr;-converting enzyme (ICE)/CED-3 family inhibitors. Exemplary compounds useful in the methods of the invention are provided herein.

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