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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 18, 2012
Filed:
Apr. 11, 2008
Shu-mei Liang, Maryland, MD (US);
Chun-yung Huang, Taipei, TW;
Yen-po Chen, Taipei, TW;
Chi-ming Liang, Taipei, TW;
Shu-Mei Liang, Maryland, MD (US);
Chun-Yung Huang, Taipei, TW;
Yen-Po Chen, Taipei, TW;
Chi-Ming Liang, Taipei, TW;
Academia Sinica, Taipei, TW;
Abstract
A method for changing a globular protein structure into a fibrillar protein structure. The method comprising the steps of providing a globular protein, forming a solution containing the globular protein, adding a detergent to the solution containing the globular protein, applying the solution to a molecular sizing column with a pore size of at least 70 kDa and eluting with a solution containing detergent. A method for changing an unfolded protein structure into a fibrillar protein structure. The method comprising the steps of providing a globular protein, forming a solution containing the globular protein, adding a urea to the solution to unfold the globular protein, applying the solution to a molecular sizing column and eluting with a solution containing detergent. A method for treating cancer comprising the steps of providing a protein, changing the protein into a fibrillar structure, and administering a therapeutically effective amount of the fibrillar structure protein to a patient in need thereof. A method for producing a vaccine adjuvant or antigen adjuvant comprising the steps of providing a protein, and changing the protein into a fibrillar structure.