Methods of detecting &agr;v&bgr;6 ligands
US6576432B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 6, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07K16/30
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides substantially pure integrins containing a novel &bgr; subunit designated as &bgr;6. The novel &bgr;6 subunit forms heterodimers with &agr;V and &agr;F. Methods of controlling cell adhesion using the &bgr;6-containing integrins are also provided.
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