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Methylated tat polypeptides and methods of use thereof

US8034350B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 12, 2008
Grant dateOct 11, 2011
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Expiry dateApr 29, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2740/16322
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides isolated methylated Tat peptides; and compositions comprising the peptides. The present invention further provides isolated antibodies specific for a Lys-51-methylated Tat polypeptide. Also provided are methods of identifying agents that inhibit Lys-51 methylation of a Tat polypeptide. The present invention further provides methods of treating an immunodeficiency virus infection in a mammalian subject.

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