Compositions and method for the inhibition of phagocytes

The present invention relates to the identification, purification and characterization of novel factors which inhibit phagocyte activation, such as inhibiting polymorphonuclear neutrophil chemotaxis, degranulation and superoxide production. Disclosed are natural peptides purified from the bronchial...

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Main Author J. ALLEN D. COOPER JR
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 19.07.1994
Edition5
Subjects
CHEMISTRY
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
METALLURGY
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
PEPTIDES
PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, OR TOILET PURPOSES
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Summary:The present invention relates to the identification, purification and characterization of novel factors which inhibit phagocyte activation, such as inhibiting polymorphonuclear neutrophil chemotaxis, degranulation and superoxide production. Disclosed are natural peptides purified from the bronchial environment and a variety synthetic peptides and analogues designed to have enhanced or longer-lasting phagocyte-inhibiting activity. The peptides and compositions of the present invention are contemplated for use in modulating inflammatory responses in a number of clinical settings, such as in the treatment of asthma, bronchitis, acute lung injury, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, dermatitis and inflammatory bowel disease, and for use as anti-proliferative agents such as in the treatment of cancer.
Bibliography:Application Number: AU5957794