Chemistry: natural resins or derivatives; peptides or proteins; – Peptides of 3 to 100 amino acid residues – 15 to 23 amino acid residues in defined sequence
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-10
2008-11-25
Bunner, Bridget E (Department: 1647)
Chemistry: natural resins or derivatives; peptides or proteins;
Peptides of 3 to 100 amino acid residues
15 to 23 amino acid residues in defined sequence
C530S300000, C435S810000, C435S975000, C514S013800, C514S014800
Reexamination Certificate
active
07456252
ABSTRACT:
The invention provides peptide compositions and methods of making and using therapeutic compositions comprising peptides for the treatment of a subject having a demyelinating condition.
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Fridkis-Hareli Masha
Strominger Jack L.
Bunner Bridget E
Guterman Sonia K.
Lawson & Weitzen, LLP
President and Fellows of Harvard College
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