Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Designated organic active ingredient containing – Peptide containing doai
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-25
2006-07-25
Campell, Bruce R. (Department: 1654)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Designated organic active ingredient containing
Peptide containing doai
C530S300000, C530S326000, C514S002600
Reexamination Certificate
active
07081446
ABSTRACT:
This invention provides FSH analogues having increased serum half-life relative to FSH. This invention also provides related compositions and methods for increasing fertility, egg production and spermatogenesis in a subject.
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Campell Bruce R.
Cooper & Dunham LLP
Kosar Andrew D.
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
White, Esq. John P.
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