Conformationally constrained backbone cyclized interleukin-6 antagonists
US6841533B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 24, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K38/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Novel peptides which are conformationally constrained backbone cyclized antagonists of IL-6, are disclosed. Methods for synthesizing the IL-6 antagonists are also disclosed. Furthermore, pharmaceutical compositions comprising IL-6 antagonists, and methods of using such compositions are disclosed.
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