Truncated cystine-knot proteins
US8772236B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 5, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K38/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to the fields of protein chemistry, biology and medicine. More specifically, it relates to the design and preparation of proteinmimics of members of the cystine-knot growth factor superfamily. Further, the invention relates to the use of these proteinmimics as a medicament or prophylactic agent. The invention provides proteinmimics of members of the cystine-knot growth factor superfamily, preferably for use in immunogenic and/or therapeutic compositions.
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