AG-702, HSPs

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Cat#:	THP-0198
Product Name:	AG-702, HSPs
Description:	The product is a recombinant human heat shock protein also known as stress protein. It is also known as HSPs, which are a group of proteins that are induced when a cell undergoes various types of environmental stresses like heat, cold and oxygen deprivation. HSPs are present in all cells in all life forms from bacteria to mammals, and their structure and function are similar across these diverse life forms.
Sequences:	Not Available
Species:	Human
Molecular Weight:	Not Available
Cas No:	Not Available
Formula:	Not Available
Endotoxin Level:	<0.001 EU per 1 μg of the peptide by the LAL method

Drug Name:	AG-702
Applications:	Investigated for use/treatment in genital herpes.
Examples of Clinical Use:	Genital herpes
Pharmacodynamics:	Not Available
Mechanism of action:	AG-702 is a recombinant human heat shock protein also known as stress protein. It is also known as HSPs, which are a group of proteins that are induced when a cell undergoes various types of environmental stresses like heat, cold and oxygen deprivation. HSPs are present in all cells in all life forms from bacteria to mammals, and their structure and function are similar across these diverse life forms. This drug is developed by antigenics for the treatment of genital herpes infection and is under phase I of clinical trial.
Affected organisms:	Not Available