Immunomodulatory protein and useful embodiments thereof

Details Immunomodulatory protein and useful embodiments thereof Immunomodulatory protein and useful embodiments thereof

2006-09-05

2006-09-05

Salimi, Ali R. (Department: 1648)

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Antigen, epitope, or other immunospecific immunoeffector

Virus or component thereof

C424S229100, C424S232100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07101559

ABSTRACT:
The invention generally features the use of Yaba monkey tumor virus nucleic acid molecules and polypeptides for the treatment or prevention of immune-related diseases.

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