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EXT2 gene

US6287802A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 21, 1997
Grant dateSep 11, 2001
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Expiry dateAug 21, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K48/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

EXT2 polypeptides and DNA (RNA) encoding such enzyme and a procedure for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing such EXT2 in the development of treatments for to hereditary multiple exotoses and cancers, such as chondrosarcoma, among others, are also disclosed. Also disclosed are diagnostic assays for detecting diseases related to mutations in the nucleic acid sequences and altered concentrations of the polypeptides.

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