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Chimeric proteins and uses thereof

US8362206B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 28, 2005
Grant dateJan 29, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 21, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A50/30
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a chimeric protein capable of killing or modifying a cell expressing abnormally high levels of a ligand of a receptor of the TNF/NGF family, comprising the amino acid sequence of at least one polypeptide consisting of an extracellular portion of said receptor connected to an effector molecule. In addition the invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising said chimeric protein and use thereof.

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