Prion isomers, methods of making, methods of using, and compositions and products comprising prion isomers
US6900036B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 19, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07K2299/00
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Prion peptides exhibiting structural isomerism to wild-type prion peptide are disclosed. The invention further discloses methods of making prion isomers, compositions comprising prion isomers, and compositions and products comprising antibody to a prion isomer. Methods for screening a patient for a neuro-degenerative disease, and methods for treating a patient afflicted with a neuro-degenerative disease are also disclosed.
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