Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series – Organic compounds – Carbohydrates or derivatives
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-07
2006-02-07
Carlson, Karen Cochrane (Department: 1653)
Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series
Organic compounds
Carbohydrates or derivatives
C435S320100, C435S325000, C435S069700, C530S350000, C530S387100, C514S002600
Reexamination Certificate
active
06995252
ABSTRACT:
The perinuclear theca 32 (PT32) protein is disclosed and shown to interact with tyrosine kinase c-Yes. PT32, c-Yes, fragments thereof, and molecules that bind thereto can be used in methods of enhancing fertility, treating or diagnosing diminished fertility and abnormal spermiogenesis, in providing contraception, and in identifying contraceptive and fertility-enhancing agents. Transgenic, non-human animals also are disclosed.
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Oko Richard
Sutovsky Peter
Carlson Karen Cochrane
Kam Chih-Min
Quarles & Brady LLP
Queen's University at Kingston
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