Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series – Organic compounds – Carbohydrates or derivatives
Reexamination Certificate
2004-12-29
2009-10-27
Helms, Larry R (Department: 1648)
Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series
Organic compounds
Carbohydrates or derivatives
C536S023700, C536S023720
Reexamination Certificate
active
07608699
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides novel peptides, nucleic acids, vectors, compounds, compositions and methods for regulating nuclear import. The present invention also relates to a lentiviral NLS, and methods of use thereof for inhibiting HIV pathogenesis and disease progression, and for gene delivery methods.
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Cunningham Tshaka J.
Muesing Mark A.
Helms Larry R
Humphrey Louise
Medlen & Carroll LLP
Rockefeller University
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