Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Lymphokine – Interferon
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-26
2007-06-26
Saoud, Christine J. (Department: 1647)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Lymphokine
Interferon
C424S185100, C530S350000, C530S351000, C435S069510, C435S069100, C435S252300
Reexamination Certificate
active
10615723
ABSTRACT:
Hybrid human interferon-α polypeptides, and the corresponding nucleic acid molecules, are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising these peptides, and the use of these polypeptides to treat viral disease and regulate cell growth are also provided.
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Bekisz Joseph B.
Hayes Mark P.
Hu Renqiu
Zoon Kathryn C.
Klarquist & Sparkman, LLP
Saoud Christine J.
Seharaseyon Jegatheesan
The Government of the United States of America as represented by
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