Chemistry: natural resins or derivatives; peptides or proteins; – Proteins – i.e. – more than 100 amino acid residues
Reexamination Certificate
2007-07-03
2007-07-03
Ulm, John (Department: 1649)
Chemistry: natural resins or derivatives; peptides or proteins;
Proteins, i.e., more than 100 amino acid residues
C514S002600
Reexamination Certificate
active
10890407
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a novel neurotensin-like receptor expressed in the central nervous system of humans. The invention encompasses the receptor protein as well as nucleic acids encoding the protein. In addition, the invention is directed to methods and compositions which utilize the receptor.
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Ahmad Sultan
Cao Jack
O'Donnell Dajan
Walker Philippe
Astrazeneca Canada Inc.
Pepper Hamilton LLP
Quartin Robin S.
Ulm John
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