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Compositions and methods for treating aids or cancer by inhibiting the secretion of microparticles

US8563506B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 4, 2012
Grant dateOct 22, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 4, 2032

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

Abstract

Novel peptides that inhibit the release of microparticles from cells are disclosed. The peptide contains at least one VGFPV motif at the N-terminal and has a length of 10-100 amino acids. Also disclosed is polynucleotide encoding the peptide, expression vectors carrying the polynucleotide, and methods for treating AIDS and tumors using the novel peptides.

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