B-cell epitope peptides of HSP 65, novel amino acid sequences, DNA encoding the amino acid sequences of said peptides, antibodies directed against said peptides and different uses thereof in the treatment of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases
US8158125B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 29, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2039/505
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
B-cell epitope peptides of HSP 65, particularly the peptides comprising the amino acid sequence substantially as denoted by SEQ ID: NOs. 1-5 and their biologically functional homologues and derivatives thereof. Also included are polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies directed against them and their compositions for passive immunization against inflammatory and autoimmune diseases and in the treatment of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Also encompassed are diagnostic uses of these antibodies, for identifying people at risk of developing arthritis or diabetes, and a method of monitoring progress of the disease conditions and disease prognosis.
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