Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Micro-organism – tissue cell culture or enzyme using process... – Recombinant dna technique included in method of making a...
Reexamination Certificate
2007-04-03
2007-04-03
Pak, Michael (Department: 1646)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Micro-organism, tissue cell culture or enzyme using process...
Recombinant dna technique included in method of making a...
C435S320100, C435S325000, C536S023500
Reexamination Certificate
active
10031014
ABSTRACT:
The present application features two different forms of the human MCH receptor: (1) MCH-R2 and (2) MCH-R3. Such MCH receptors provide a target for achieving a beneficial affect in a patient and facilitate the screening of compounds that modulate MCH receptor activity or expression. Beneficial effects that can be obtained include increasing appetite, decreasing appetite, and reducing stress.
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Heber Sheldon O.
Merck & Co. , Inc.
Pak Michael
Tribble Jack L.
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