Treatment of infectious disease using interleukin-1&bgr;-converting enzyme (ICE)/CED-3 family inhibitors
US6610683B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 13, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A50/30
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides methods and compositions for treating infectious disease or suppressing inflammation associated therewith or ameliorating symptoms thereof by the suppression of the activity of a member of the interleukin-1&bgr;-converting enzyme (ICE)/CED-3 family of proteases. Also provided are compositions useful for these purposes. Exemplary compounds useful in the methods of the invention are provided herein.
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