Chemistry: natural resins or derivatives; peptides or proteins; – Peptides of 3 to 100 amino acid residues
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-15
2008-01-15
Harris, Alana M. (Department: 1643)
Chemistry: natural resins or derivatives; peptides or proteins;
Peptides of 3 to 100 amino acid residues
C530S350000, C435S004000, C435S007200, C435S194000, C436S086000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07319134
ABSTRACT:
An alteration in phosphorylation of serine 105, within the activation domain of NF-IL6/LAP, alters its transcriptional efficacy. Polypeptides, polynucleotides and methods of use for modified transcriptional activators allow regulation of gene expression.
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Karin Michael
Trautwein Christian
DLA Piper (US) LLP
Harris Alana M.
The Regents of the University of California
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