α-MSH related compounds and methods of use
US7169603B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 16, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07K2319/50
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides polypeptides containing α-MSH that can be used to treat diseases characterized by inflammation and/or autoimmunity. Also included in the invention are α-MSH analogs and nucleic acids encoding polypeptides containing α-MSH and α-MSH analogs optionally linked to heterologous sequences. Also included in the invention are methods of delivering α-MSH containing peptides, α-MSH analogs, an DNA encoding α-MSH and α-MSH analogs.
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