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Protein having PGE2 synthase activity and use thereof

US7169580B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 25, 2000
Grant dateJan 30, 2007
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Expiry dateAug 18, 2021

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

Abstract

A single protein which is the substance of the PGE2 synthesis activity in brain soluble fractions of LPS administered rats has been purified and identified. The protein has an activity of synthesizing PGE2 from PGH2, and further, has an activity of synthesizing PGE2 from arachidonic acid in combination with COX.

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