Chemistry: natural resins or derivatives; peptides or proteins; – Proteins – i.e. – more than 100 amino acid residues
Reexamination Certificate
2006-12-05
2006-12-05
Andres, Janet L. (Department: 1649)
Chemistry: natural resins or derivatives; peptides or proteins;
Proteins, i.e., more than 100 amino acid residues
C530S395000, C530S399000, C530S402000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07144983
ABSTRACT:
Pantropic neurotrophic factors which have multiple neurotrophic specificities are provided. The pantropic neurotrophic factors of the present invention are useful in the treatment of neuronal disorders. Nucleic acids and expression vectors encoding the pantropic neurotrophins are also provided.
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Presta Leonard G.
Urfer Roman
Winslow John W.
Agarwal Atulya R.
Andres Janet L.
Dreger, Esq. Ginger R.
Genentech Inc.
Gucker Stephen
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