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Semaphorin gene: Semaphorin Y

US6566094B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 11, 1999
Grant dateMay 20, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 11, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K38/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Semaphorin Y inhibiting neurite outgrowth, and a nucleotide sequence therefor, as well as other Semaphorin sequences hybridizing to the Semaphorin Y sequence, modified proteins or partial peptides of Semaphorin Y, antibodies against Semaphorin Y, antisense nucleotides against Semaphorin Y gene, and the use of such substances as pharmaceutical or diagnostic agents or laboratory reagents are disclosed. Further, a method of screening for Semaphorin Y antagonists employing Semaphorin Y, Semaphorin Y antagonists obtained by the screening method, pharmaceutical agents comprising such antagonists, and transgenic animals involving Semaphorin Y are also disclosed.

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