Antagonists of alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone and methods based thereon
US6602856B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 17, 1995 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K38/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Peptide antagonists of &agr;-melanocyte stimulating hormone are disclosed, together with methods of inhibiting the effects of &agr;-melanocyte stimulating hormone on cells or tissues sensitive to that hormone. In particular, methods for lightening the pigmentation of skin and for treating malignant melanoma, as well as kits for practicing the invention are also disclosed.
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