Title:
USE OF mCRP TO SLOW CELL GROWTH AND TO PROMOTE MATURATION OF CELLS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2000010593
Kind Code:
A9
Abstract:
The invention provides a method of slowing cell growth and promoting the maturation of cells other than cancer cells and megakaryocyte progenitor cells. The method comprises contacting the cells with a modified C-reactive protein (mCRP) or a mutant-mCRP. The method may be performed in vitro or in vivo.
Inventors:
POTEMPA LAWRENCE A
RADOSEVICH JAMES A
RADOSEVICH JAMES A
Application Number:
PCT/US1999/018797
Publication Date:
August 03, 2000
Filing Date:
August 19, 1999
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Assignee:
IMMTECH INT INC (US)
International Classes:
A61K38/17; C07K14/47; C12N5/00; C12N5/0789; A61K38/00; C12R1/91; (IPC1-7): A61K38/16; C07K14/47; C12N5/06; C12N5/08; C12N5/16; C12N5/22; C12P21/00
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