Chemistry: natural resins or derivatives; peptides or proteins; – Proteins – i.e. – more than 100 amino acid residues
Reexamination Certificate
2005-04-26
2005-04-26
Romeo, David (Department: 1647)
Chemistry: natural resins or derivatives; peptides or proteins;
Proteins, i.e., more than 100 amino acid residues
C536S023500, C435S069100
Reexamination Certificate
active
06884871
ABSTRACT:
An isolated cDNA encoding a growth-inducing protein, Frzb, capable of stimulating bone, cartilage, muscle and nerve tissue formation. The CDNA and protein sequences of human and bovine frzb are provided. Production and purification of recombinant Frzb are also described.
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