Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Cocaine hydrolase-FC fusion proteins for cocaine and methods for utilizing the same
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Application No.: US14102977Application Date: 2013-12-11
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Publication No.: US10772940B1Publication Date: 2020-09-15
- Inventor: Chang-Guo Zhan , Fang Zheng , Hsin-Hsiung Tai , Xiabin Chen , Liu Xue , Shurong Hou
- Applicant: University of Kentucky Research Foundation
- Applicant Address: US KY Lexington
- Assignee: University of Kentucky Research Foundation
- Current Assignee: University of Kentucky Research Foundation
- Current Assignee Address: US KY Lexington
- Agency: Stites & Harbison PLLC
- Agent Sean P. Ritchie; Mandy Wilson Decker
- Main IPC: C12N9/14
- IPC: C12N9/14 ; C12N9/18 ; A61K38/46

Abstract:
The presently-disclosed subject matter includes isolated polypeptides that comprise a butyrylcholinestrase (BChE) polypeptide and a second polypeptide. The BChE polypeptide as well as the second polypeptide can be variants and/or fragments thereof. The presently-disclosed subject matter also includes a pharmaceutical composition that comprises the present isolated polypeptide and a suitable pharmaceutical carrier. Further still, methods are provided for treating cocaine-induced conditions, and comprise administering the isolated polypeptide and/or pharmaceutical compositions thereof to an individual.
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