Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving nucleic acid
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-16
2006-05-16
Prouty, Rebecca E. (Department: 1652)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Involving nucleic acid
C435S007210, C435S320100, C435S252300, C435S325000, C435S007200, C536S024100, C424S093100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07045294
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates an isolated human Site-1 Protease promoter region. The invention also relates to screening methods for agents decreasing the expression of Site-1 protease and thereby being potentially useful for the treatment of medical conditions related to obesity and/or diabetes.
REFERENCES:
patent: WO 00/09677 (2000-02-01), None
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GenBank™ Accession No. AF078105 (Nov. 19, 1998).
Abrahamsen Lars
Ekblom Jonas
Forsgren Margareta
Hörling Jan
Johansson Per
Biovitrum AB
Prouty Rebecca E.
Walicka Malgorzata A.
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