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Compounds and methods for modulating activation of NF-&kgr;B

US6656713B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 9, 2001
Grant dateDec 2, 2003
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Expiry dateApr 9, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K38/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Compositions and methods for modulating the activation of nuclear factor &kgr;B (NF-&kgr;B) are provided. The compositions comprise one or more agents that modulate ubiquitination of phosphorylated I&kgr;B&agr; and/or I&kgr;B&bgr;. Such compositions may be used for treating diseases associated with NF-&kgr;B activation. Modulating agents include human E3 ubiquitin ligases, antibodies thereto and variants thereof, as well as related proteins.

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