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Cloning and characterizing of genes associated with long-term memory

US6051559A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 1994
Grant dateApr 18, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/105831
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of regulating long term memory is disclosed. Also disclosed is isolated DNA encoding a cyclic 3',5'-adenosine monophosphate responsive transcriptional activator, isolated DNA encoding an antagonist of cyclic 3',5'-adenosine monophosphate-inducible transcription, isolated DNA encoding an enhancer-specific activator, and isolated DNA encoding a nitric oxide synthase. A method for assessing the effect of a drug on long term memory formation is also disclosed.

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