Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series – Organic compounds – Carbohydrates or derivatives
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-04
2006-07-04
Nashed, Nashaat T. (Department: 1652)
Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series
Organic compounds
Carbohydrates or derivatives
C435S069100, C435S252300, C435S320100, C530S350000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07071318
ABSTRACT:
The present invention discloses new muscle ring finger (MURF) proteins designate MURF-1, MURF-2 and MURF-3. The genes encoding these MURFs also are provided. MURFs interact with microtubules and thus play a role in cytoskeletal function, mitosis and cell growth. Thus, the uses of MURFs in diagnosis, treatment and drug screening, in particular relation to cardiomyopathies, are described.
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Olson Eric N.
Spencer Jeffrey A.
Board of Regents , The University of Texas System
Fulbright & Jaworski
Moore William W.
Nashed Nashaat T.
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