The present invention relates generally to molecules capable of modulating apoptosis of animal cells. More particularly, the present invention provides cell homologues of viral-derived, apoptotic-inhibiting molecules which are useful in modulating apoptosis of animal cells. The molecules contemplated by the present invention may be used to promote or inhibit cell apoptosis depending on the exigencies of the therapeutic situation.
申请公布号
EP0868430(A1)
申请公布日期
1998.10.07
申请号
EP19960941537
申请日期
1996.12.20
申请人
AMRAD OPERATIONS PTY.,LTD.
发明人
VAUX, DAVID, LAURENCE;UREN, ANTHONY GERALD;PULS, KIRSTEN LOUISE;HAWKINS, CHRISTINE JOY;PAKUSCH, MIKA