Antibodies to a paralytic peptide

Details Antibodies to a paralytic peptide Antibodies to a paralytic peptide

2007-08-07

2010-06-29

Swope, Sheridan (Department: 1652)

Chemistry: natural resins or derivatives; peptides or proteins;

Proteins, i.e., more than 100 amino acid residues

Blood proteins or globulins, e.g., proteoglycans, platelet...

C530S388260, C530S300000

Reexamination Certificate

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07745588

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a low molecular weight peptide (or suite of related peptides) isolated from the submaxillary saliva glands of shrews of the speciesBlarinaas a paralytic agent. This novel paralytic agent is useful as a neuromuscular blocker and analgesic or as an insecticide.

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