Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series – Organic compounds – Carbohydrates or derivatives
Reexamination Certificate
2004-12-10
2010-02-02
Epps-Smith, Janet L. (Department: 1633)
Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series
Organic compounds
Carbohydrates or derivatives
Reexamination Certificate
active
07655773
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to anti-apoptotically active apatamers. The invention describes possible therapeutic and diagnostic applications for, among other things, treating arteriosclerosis, promoting the healing of wounds, treating AIDS, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, systemic lupus erythematosus as well a rheumatoid arthritis and other chronic inflammatory diseases.
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Freyberg Mark A.
Kaiser Dirk
Klock Gerd
CytoTools AG
Epps-Smith Janet L.
Long Scott D
Marshall & Gerstein & Borun LLP
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