Synthetic peptides that enhance tight junction permeability
US8198233B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 28, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K38/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides novel peptides that facilitate the opening of mammalian tight junctions, i.e. tight junction agonists. The present invention also provides methods for the treatment of disease by administering to a subject suffering from the disease a composition comprising a peptide tight junction agonist of the invention in combination with a therapeutically effective amount of an active agent.
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