Relaxin-like factor and methods and uses thereof

Details Relaxin-like factor and methods and uses thereof Relaxin-like factor and methods and uses thereof

1995-06-07

1999-06-15

Kemmerer, Elizabeth C.

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Antigen, epitope, or other immunospecific immunoeffector

Hormone or other secreted growth regulatory factor,...

514 2, 530303, A61K 3822, C07K 14575

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ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a relaxin-like factor, its derivatives or analogs, and uses thereof. The present invention further relates to compositions comprising a relaxin-like factor, its derivatives or analogs, and relaxin wherein such composition exhibits an additive or synergistic effect.

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