Chemistry: natural resins or derivatives; peptides or proteins; – Peptides of 3 to 100 amino acid residues
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-20
2007-03-20
Saoud, Christine J. (Department: 1647)
Chemistry: natural resins or derivatives; peptides or proteins;
Peptides of 3 to 100 amino acid residues
C530S326000, C514S002600, C424S198100, C536S023500, C435S069100
Reexamination Certificate
active
10311019
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a ligand to GPR8, in particular polypeptides capable of binding to GPR8 or its amides or esters, or salts thereof, as well as DNA, encoding for such polypeptides. The ligand to GPR8 of the present invention is useful in developing a receptor-binding assay system with the use of a GPR8 expression system, for screening candidate compounds for drugs such as preventive/therapeutic agents for obesity, appetite stimulants, and prolactin production inhibitors.
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Abe Michiko
Adachi Yuka
Asami Taiji
Goto Mika
Harada Mioko
Conlin, Esq. David G.
Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge, LLP.
Kopacz, Esq. Jeffrey L.
Lockard Jon M.
Saoud Christine J.
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