T cell receptor ligands and methods of using same

Details T cell receptor ligands and methods of using same T cell receptor ligands and methods of using same

1997-05-19

1999-09-07

Saunders, David

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Antigen, epitope, or other immunospecific immunoeffector

Conjugate or complex

4241851, 435 724, A61K 3900

Patent

active

059484098

ABSTRACT:
The present invention concerns TCR ligands with immunomodulatory properties, as well as methods of identifying such ligands and of using such ligands to modulate T cell effector responses.

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