Chemistry: natural resins or derivatives; peptides or proteins; – Proteins – i.e. – more than 100 amino acid residues – Glycoprotein – e.g. – mucins – proteoglycans – etc.
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-22
2011-03-22
Spector, Lorraine (Department: 1647)
Chemistry: natural resins or derivatives; peptides or proteins;
Proteins, i.e., more than 100 amino acid residues
Glycoprotein, e.g., mucins, proteoglycans, etc.
C530S387300, C424S192100, C424S198100, C435S069400, C435S069700
Reexamination Certificate
active
07910709
ABSTRACT:
Novel β10 polypeptides and heterodimers thereof, and nucleic acid molecules encoding the same are disclosed. The invention also provides vectors, host cells, selective binding agents, and methods for producing β10 polypeptides and heterodimeric forms thereof, specifically α2/β10. Also provided for are methods for the treatment, diagnosis, amelioration, or prevention of diseases with β10 polypeptides and α2/β10 heterodimers or their respective binding agents.
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Amgen Inc.
Lamerdin John A.
Spector Lorraine
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