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Compounds and methods for modulating activation of NF-κB

US7414120B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Signal Pharmaceuticals, LLC · US

Inventors

Anthony Manning · Cambridge, US
Frank Mercurio · Rancho Santa Fe, US
Sharo Amit · Beer Sheva, IL
Yinon Ben-Neriah · Nesher, IL
Matti Davis · Shetulim, IL
Ada Hatzubai · Mevaseret Tsiyon, IL
Avraham Yaron · Jerusalem, IL
Irit Alkalay · Jerusalem, IL
Aaron Ciechanover · Haifa, IL

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 25, 2007
Grant date	Aug 19, 2008
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 3, 2027

Classification

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

Abstract

Compositions and methods for modulating the activation of nuclear factor κB (NF-κB) are provided. The compositions comprise one or more agents that modulate ubiquitination of phosphorylated IκBα and/or IκBβ. Such compositions may be used for treating diseases associated with NF-κB activation. Modulating agents include human E3 ubiquitin ligases, antibodies thereto and variants thereof, as well as related proteins.

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