Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving antigen-antibody binding – specific binding protein...
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-07
2010-10-05
Ulm, John D (Department: 1649)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Involving antigen-antibody binding, specific binding protein...
C435S007100, C435S007200, C436S501000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07807390
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to RF-amide peptides and their use for treating, preventing and curing neurological and metabolic medical disorders. The invention also relates to methods for modulating a G-protein coupled receptor and for identifying substances which modulate the receptor.
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Jiang Ying
Luo Lin
Murgolo Nicholas J.
Simon Jason S.
Zhang Fang Liang
Schering Corporation
Ulm John D
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