Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving transferase
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-18
2006-07-18
Monshipouri, Maryam (Department: 1653)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Involving transferase
C435S320100, C435S325000, C435S252300, C530S350000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07078182
ABSTRACT:
Compositions and methods are provided for potentiating the activity of the mitogen-activated protein kinase p38. In particular the mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase MEK6, and variants thereof that stimulate phosphorylation of p38 are provided. Such compounds may be used, for example, for therapy of diseases associated with the p38 cascade and to identify antibodies and other agents that inhibit or activate signal transduction via p38.
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Berman Kevin
Chen Zhu
Cobb Melanie
Hutchinson Michelle
Board of Regents , The University of Texas System
Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.
Monshipouri Maryam
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