Vasodilatory peptides from the salivary gland of the sand fly Lu

Details Vasodilatory peptides from the salivary gland of the sand fly Lu Vasodilatory peptides from the salivary gland of the sand fly Lu

1993-10-15

1995-03-14

Robinson, Douglas W.

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Designated organic active ingredient containing

Peptide containing doai

530324, 530334, 435 691, 930DIG821, A61K 3700, A61K 3702, C07K 710, C12P 2102

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053977726

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed are proteins derived from the sand fly Lutzomyia longipalpis capable of inducing vasodilation in mammals, and data characterizing the proteins and nucleic acid encoding the proteins. Also disclosed is a method for temporarily inactivating the immune system in a mammal comprising administering to the mammal the Lutzomyia protein, CGRP, calcitonin, or active immune suppressing analogs thereof.

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