Merosin fragments and uses thereof

Details Merosin fragments and uses thereof Merosin fragments and uses thereof

1995-02-23

1997-04-29

Sidberry, Hazel F.

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Designated organic active ingredient containing

Peptide containing doai

514 2, 530350, 5303892, 530399, 530839, 436503, A61K 3800, A61K 3839, G01N 33567, C07K 1478

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ABSTRACT:
This invention provides a purified protein, having an apparent molecular weight of about 800 kDa, designated merosin. Also provided is an isolated nucleic acid sequence which encodes merosin. The invention further provides antibodies, vectors, and the expression of recombinant proteins by use of a host vector system. The invention also provides the use of merosin to promote neurite growth and for certain diagnostic applications.

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