Identification of a gene encoding TULP2, a retina specific protein
US5705380A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 4, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K38/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The gene responsible for an autosomal dominant con-rod retinal dystrophy is identified, TULP2. The genes are used to produce the encoded protein; in screening for compositions that modulate the expression or function of TULP2 protein; and in studying associated physiological pathways.
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