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Peptides and peptidomimetics with structural similarity to human p53 that activate p53 function

US6784157B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 11, 2001
Grant dateAug 31, 2004
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Expiry dateDec 7, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K14/82
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides peptides and peptidomimetics corresponding to part or to the entirety of the region encompassed by residues 360-386 of human p53, said peptides and peptidomimetics characterized by the ability to activate DNA binding of wild-type p53 and to select tumor-derived p53 mutants. Pharmaceutical compositions of the compounds of the invention and methods of using these compositions therapeutically are also provided.

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