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Method for opening tight junctions

US7696343B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 18, 2007
Grant dateApr 13, 2010
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2310/14
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The use of antagonists to JAM-1 Claudin-4 and occludin to open tight junctions. The antagonists include, by way of example antibodies and antibody fragments that bind to the proteins and small interfering nucleic acids that downregulate the mRNA encoding the proteins.

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