GLYCOPHORIN BINDING PROTEIN (GBP130) FUSION COMPOSITIONS

摘要

Hybrid or fusion peptides formed by the fusion of two or more peptide components, where one component is derived from or is all or part of a malaria parasite red blood cell binding peptide, and the other peptide being a receptor for or capable of binding to a cytokine or other mediator of inflammation or immunity. The fusion peptides find a use in the treatment of septic shock, AIDS, and inflammatory conditions. The fusion peptides also serve as potential testing agents for use in inflammatory conditions and septic shock.