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Modified human immunodeficiency virus anti-fusogenic GP41 peptides comprising a maleimide-containing group

US7608271B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 24, 2004
Grant dateOct 27, 2009
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Expiry dateAug 10, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2740/16122
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Peptides exhibiting anti-viral and anti-fusogenic activity are modified to provide greater stability and improved half-life in vivo. The selected peptides include fusion inhibitors DP178 and DP107 and related peptides and analogs thereof. The modified peptides are capable of forming covalent bonds with one or more blood components, preferably a mobile blood component.

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