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Antiproliferative factor and methods of use

US8680056B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignees

The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services · US
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE · US
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS · US

Inventors

Susan K. Keay · Ellicott City, US
Christopher J. Michejda · North Potomac, US
Zoltan Szekely · Frederick, US
Thomas P. Conrads · Reston, US
Timothy D. Veenstra · Jefferson, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 3, 2007
Grant date	Mar 25, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 20, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61K38/00
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A novel antiproliferative factor comprising a glycopeptide is disclosed. In specific embodiments, the novel antiproliferative factor is associated with the bladder. Compositions, diagnostic kits and reagents, and methods of using the compounds for identifying and/or treating interstitial cystitis and cancer are disclosed.

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