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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 11, 2008
Filed:
Nov. 26, 2003
Thomas Herget, Planegg, DE;
Matthew Cotten, München, DE;
Sabine Obert, München, DE;
Bert Klebl, München, DE;
Thomas Herget, Planegg, DE;
Matthew Cotten, München, DE;
Sabine Obert, München, DE;
Bert Klebl, München, DE;
GPC Biotech AG, Munich, DE;
Abstract
The present invention relates to the human cellular protein glutathione peroxidase-gastrointestinal as a target for medical intervention against Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for the detection of compounds useful for prophylaxis and/or treatment of Hepatitis C virus infections and a method for detecting Hepatitis C virus infections in an individual or in cells. Also compositions, compounds, nucleic acid molecules (such as aptamers), mono- or polyclonal antibodies are disclosed which are effective for the treatment of HCV infections, and methods for prophylaxis and/or treatment of Hepatitis C virus infections or for the regulation of Hepatitis C virus production are disclosed.