Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series – Organic compounds – Carbohydrates or derivatives
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-30
2006-05-30
Hutson, Richard (Department: 1652)
Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series
Organic compounds
Carbohydrates or derivatives
C435S219000, C435S252300, C435S320100, C536S023100, C536S023200, C530S350000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07053201
ABSTRACT:
Novel GP-83 protein (human epididymis-associated disintegrin and metalloprotease 7 protein) and nucleic acid molecules are disclosed. The invention provides purified GP-83 protein, fusion protein, antigenic peptides, and anti-GP-83 antibodies. The invention also provides isolated GP-83 nucleic acid molecule, recombinant vectors containing the GP-83 nucleic acid molecule, host cells containing the recombinant vector, and non-human transgenic animals in which the GP-83 nucleic acid molecule has been introduced or interrupted.
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Chang Sun-Yran
Lin Yu-Chi
Liu Hwan-Wun
Sun Guang-Huan
Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner L.L.P.
Hutson Richard
National Defense Medical Center
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