Chemistry: natural resins or derivatives; peptides or proteins; – Proteins – i.e. – more than 100 amino acid residues
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-14
2006-11-14
Weber, Jon (Department: 1653)
Chemistry: natural resins or derivatives; peptides or proteins;
Proteins, i.e., more than 100 amino acid residues
Reexamination Certificate
active
07135552
ABSTRACT:
A novel galectin, a polynucleotide encoding the same, a vector and a transformant comprising the polynucleotide, an antibody against the galectin, and a screening method for screening a substance capable of modifying the galectin, are disclosed. According to the galectin, polynucleotide, or vector, it is possible, for example, to exterminate ticks, or to treat or prevent tick-borne infections such as rickettsiosis, filariasis, Q fever, African recurrent fever, or viral encephalitis.
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Fujisaki Kozo
Gen Gakunan
Igarashi Ikuo
Inoue Noboru
Kadota Kimie
Desai Anand
Fujisaki Kozo
Meji Seika Kaisha Ltd.
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