Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Enzyme – proenzyme; compositions thereof; process for... – Hydrolase
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-22
2006-08-22
Slobodyansky, Elizabeth (Department: 1652)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Enzyme , proenzyme; compositions thereof; process for...
Hydrolase
C536S023200
Reexamination Certificate
active
07094590
ABSTRACT:
A novel polypeptide, a polynucleotide encoding this polypeptide, an expression vector comprising this polynucleotide, a cell transfected with the expression vector, an antibody binding to the above polypeptide, a convenient screening method for obtaining an agent for treating joint diseases, and a process for manufacturing a pharmaceutical composition for treating joint diseases are disclosed.The polypeptide is a novel aggrecanase causative of joint diseases (particularly an OA disease).
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Apte (Dec. 1, 2000) GenBank accession AF163762.
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Abe Kunitake
Nishimura Kouichi
Yamajii Noboru
Astellas Pharma Inc.
Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner L.L.P.
Slobodyansky Elizabeth
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