Bee venom polypeptides and methods of use thereof

Details Bee venom polypeptides and methods of use thereof Bee venom polypeptides and methods of use thereof

2005-04-12

2005-04-12

Chan, Christina (Department: 1644)

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Antigen, epitope, or other immunospecific immunoeffector

Amino acid sequence disclosed in whole or in part; or...

C424S539000, C530S324000, C530S350000

Reexamination Certificate

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06878376

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides novel protein named Api m 6. Api m 6 was identified in bee venom and is found in four isoforms, each about 8 kD. The purified Api m 6 can be used to modulate immune responses, e.g., in individuals hypersensitive to bee venom.

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