Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series – Organic compounds – Carbohydrates or derivatives
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-14
2006-02-14
Weber, Jon (Department: 1653)
Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series
Organic compounds
Carbohydrates or derivatives
C435S325000, C435S320100, C435S069100, C435S252300, C530S350000, C514S002600
Reexamination Certificate
active
06998474
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to nucleic acids that encode novel basic helix-loop-helix polypeptides. The present invention also relates to novel basic helix-loop-helix polypeptides, in particular, rat Relax and human ngn3 polypeptides. The invention also relates to methods for the detection of nucleic acids and polypeptides according to the invention. The invention also relates to methods for the detection of activators or inhibitors of the polypeptides of the invention. Finally, the present invention relates to methods of prevention and/or treatment of pathologies, dysfunctions, disorders or conditions affecting the nervous system.
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Icard-Liepkalns Christine
Mallet Jacques
Ravassard Philippe
Centelion SAS
Kam Chih-Min
Synnestvedt & Lechner LLP
Weber Jon
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