Chemistry: natural resins or derivatives; peptides or proteins; – Peptides of 3 to 100 amino acid residues – Peptides with at least one nonpeptide bond other than a...
Reexamination Certificate
2004-09-09
2008-09-30
Blanchard, David J. (Department: 1643)
Chemistry: natural resins or derivatives; peptides or proteins;
Peptides of 3 to 100 amino acid residues
Peptides with at least one nonpeptide bond other than a...
C530S326000, C530S327000, C530S328000, C530S332000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07429639
ABSTRACT:
The invention describes HLA class II binding peptides encoded by the SSX-2 tumor associated gene, as well as nucleic acids encoding such peptides and antibodies relating to the peptides. The peptides stimulate the activity and proliferation of CD4+T lymphocytes. Methods and products also are provided for diagnosing and treating conditions characterized by expression of the SSX-2 gene.
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Ayyoub Maha
Valmori Danila
Blanchard David J.
Gussow Anne M.
Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research
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