Characterization of transfer factors and methods of use

Details Characterization of transfer factors and methods of use Characterization of transfer factors and methods of use

1996-04-19

1999-03-16

Saunders, David

Chemistry: natural resins or derivatives; peptides or proteins;

Peptides of 3 to 100 amino acid residues

8 to 10 amino acid residues in defined sequence

930801, A61K 3808, C07K 706

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058832246

ABSTRACT:
Characterization of transfer factors is provided in the form of amino acid and nucleic acid sequences corresponding to at least a portion of a conserved transfer factor region. The amino acid and nucleic acid sequences, or functional homologues thereof, are provided along with methods of use thereof for diagnostic, therapeutic and other purposes.

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