Methods for identifying peptides that bind to intact oocytes

Details Methods for identifying peptides that bind to intact oocytes Methods for identifying peptides that bind to intact oocytes

2008-11-07

2011-11-15

Szperka, Michael (Department: 1644)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...

Involving virus or bacteriophage

C435S007100, C435S007200, C435S007210, C436S510000, C530S853000, C424S561000, C424S811000

Reexamination Certificate

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08057992

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed are methods, compositions, and zona pellucida binding peptides and polypeptides for use in immunocontraception of canines and other animals. The disclosed compositions may include pharmaceutical compositions. Methods for identifying peptides that bind to intact oocytes also are provided, in particular methods for identifying peptides that bind to zona pellucida of intact oocytes.

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