Claims
- 1. Thymic factor polypeptide hormone having the amino acid sequence:
- pyroglutamyl-Ala-Lys-Ser-Gln-Gly-Gly-Ser-Asn.
- 2. A method of treating autoimmune diseases in humans which comprises the administration of therapeutically effective amounts of the thymic factor polypeptide hormone of claim 1.
- 3. A composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of the thymic factor polypeptide hormone of claim 1 and a non-toxic pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.
Parent Case Info
This is a division of application Ser. No. 725,594, filed Sept. 22, 1976, which is a continuation of Ser. No. 454,493, filed Mar. 25, 1974, now abandoned.
US Referenced Citations (3)
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4002740 |
Goldstein et al. |
Jan 1977 |
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4010148 |
Goldstein |
Mar 1977 |
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4082737 |
McGregor et al. |
Apr 1978 |
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Divisions (1)
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725594 |
Sep 1976 |
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Continuations (1)
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454493 |
Mar 1974 |
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