Assay for determinig TNF or IL-1 convertase activity

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...

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435 74, 435 78, 435 23, 435219, 435963, 530324, 530326, 530332, C12Q 137, C07K 702, C07K 1481

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ABSTRACT:
Compositions and methods are described for identifying inhibitors of mature protein hormone formation from a prohormone, and prophylactic and therapeutic uses of the inhibitors for treating diseases associated with elevated levels of the mature hormones, particulary sepsis, and autoimmune diseases.

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