Protein binding miniature proteins and uses thereof

Details Protein binding miniature proteins and uses thereof Protein binding miniature proteins and uses thereof

2008-07-01

2008-07-01

Monshipouri, Maryam (Department: 1656)

Chemistry: natural resins or derivatives; peptides or proteins;

Peptides of 3 to 100 amino acid residues

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07393918

ABSTRACT:
In certain aspects, the present invention provides miniature proteins resulted from a protein scaffold such as an avian pancreatic polypeptide that can be modified by substitution of at least one amino acid residue. In other aspects, the present invention provides diagnostic and therapeutic uses of these miniature proteins.

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