TGF-.alpha. polypeptides, functional fragments and methods of use therefor
Patent Number: 6677307
Date of First Priority Issue: Thursday August 19th, 1999
Date Issued: Tuesday January 13th, 2004
Assignee: Kaleidos Pharma, Inc. (Seattle, WA)
Inventors: Twardzik, Daniel R. (Bainbridge Island, WA); Pernet, Andre (Lake Forest, IL); Felker, Thomas S. (Vashon, WA); Paskell, Stefan (Bainbridge Island, WA); Reno, John M. (Brier, WA)
From Class: Expansion
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This patent discloses compositions of transforming growth factor alpha peptides and pharmaceutical preparations thereof. The patent is useful for expanding certain stem cells that respond to this cytokine. One potential use is for treatment of mucositis.
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