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Crystal structure of cPLA2 and methods of identifying agonists and antagonists using same

US6801860B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 15, 1999
Grant dateOct 5, 2004
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Expiry dateFeb 15, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N9/20
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides for crystalline cPLA2. The crystal structure of cPLA2 has also been solved using such material. Models based upon such crystal structure are also provided. Methods of identifying inhibitors of cPLA2 activity and membrane binding using such models are also disclosed.

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