Alpha-subunit of the Mac-1 leukocyte adhesion receptor
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1. Mac-1 alpha-subunit, or a functional derivative thereof, substantially free of natural contaminants.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to Mac-1 alpha-subunit which is involved in the process through which cells recognize and migrate to sites of inflammation as well as attach to cellular substrates during inflammation. The invention is directed toward such molecules, the functional derivatives of such molecules, screening assays for identifying such molecules and therapeutic and diagnostic uses for such molecules.
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- 1. Mac-1 alpha-subunit, or a functional derivative thereof, substantially free of natural contaminants.
- 11. A recombinant DNA molecule capable of expressing Mac-1 alpha-subunit or a functional derivative thereof.
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14. A method for treating inflammation resulting from a response of the non-specific defense system in a mammalian subject which comprises providing to a subject in need of such treatment an anti-inflammatory agent, in an amount sufficient to suppress said inflammation;
- wherein said anti-inflammatory agent is selected from the group consisting of;
the Mac-1 alpha-subunit; and
a functional derivative of the Mac-1 alpha-subunit.
- wherein said anti-inflammatory agent is selected from the group consisting of;
- 42. A method of treating viral infection which comprises providing to a subject in need of such treatment, an effective amount of a composition comprising the alpha-subunit of MAC-1, or a functional derivative thereof.
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