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US 6468537

Localization of major peptide autoepitopes for nucleosome specific T cells of systemic lupus erythematosus

expired A61KA61K38/00A61K38/1709A61K39/0008
Status expired
Linked drugs 2
Pipeline programs 6
Years to expiry 0
Applicant portfolio 595
Patent details — US 6468537

Quick answer

US 6468537 (Localization of major peptide autoepitopes for nucleosome specific T cells of systemic lupus erythematosus) is held by The Board of Trustees of Northwestern University. Status: expired. Granted Oct 22, 2002. Expires Oct 17, 2022 (0 years remaining) — relevant for patent-cliff and LOE planning.

Key facts

Grant date
Expiration
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8
CPC classes
A61K, A61K38/00, A61K38/1709, A61K39/0008

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Frequently asked questions

What is US patent 6468537?

US 6468537 (Localization of major peptide autoepitopes for nucleosome specific T cells of systemic lupus erythematosus) is held by The Board of Trustees of Northwestern University. Status: expired. Granted Oct 22, 2002. Expires Oct 17, 2022 (0 years remaining) — relevant for patent-cliff and LOE planning.

Who owns US 6468537?

The Board of Trustees of Northwestern University is listed as the applicant in USPTO PatentsView records indexed by NovaPharmaNews. We track 595 pharmaceutical patents for this assignee.

When does US 6468537 expire?

Our index shows an expiration date of Oct 17, 2022 (0 years from today). Confirm material dates against USPTO, FDA Orange Book, or qualified counsel before contractual decisions.