Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Animal cell – per se ; composition thereof; process of...
Reexamination Certificate
2009-10-23
2011-12-06
Chandra, Gyan (Department: 1646)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Animal cell, per se ; composition thereof; process of...
C424S520000, C530S300000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08071368
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to compositions containing unacylated ghrelin and derivatives thereof and their uses in the control of glycemia in ageing patients, GH deficient patients, diabetic patients and obese patients.
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Ghigo Ezio
Van Der Lely Aart Jan
Alizé Pharma SAS
Chandra Gyan
Fish & Richardson P.C.
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