Myostatin and mimetics thereof

Details Myostatin and mimetics thereof Myostatin and mimetics thereof

2008-05-06

2008-05-06

Qian, Celine (Department: 1636)

Chemistry: natural resins or derivatives; peptides or proteins;

Proteins, i.e., more than 100 amino acid residues

C514S002600

Reexamination Certificate

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07368534

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to an isolated mimetic of functional myostatin comprising part of the amino acid sequence of functional myostatin, such that the mimetic is capable of inhibiting muscle growth.

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