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Nucleic acid encoding rat galanin receptor (GALR2)

US6287855A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 1997
Grant dateSep 11, 2001
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2333/72
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A new galanin receptor, GALR2, is described. Also provided are nucleic acids encoding same and various assays to identify ligands particular to said receptor. Ligands so identified are useful for the treatment of obesity, treatment of pain, and treatment of cognitive disorders.

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