Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Designated organic active ingredient containing – Peptide containing doai
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-17
2006-10-17
Kemmerer, Elizabeth (Department: 1646)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Designated organic active ingredient containing
Peptide containing doai
C514S002600, C514S008100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07122520
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a novel gene termed ART which is expressed primarily in selected regions of the brain, as well as adrenal and lung tissues. Polypeptides encoded by ART are also disclosed, as are methods for preparing ART DNA and amino acid sequences.
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Amgen Inc.
Kemmerer Elizabeth
Smith Christopher J.
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