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Genes and methods that modulate apoptosis

US6683168B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 13, 2000
Grant dateJan 27, 2004
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Expiry dateOct 13, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K14/4747
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention generally relates to the nucleic acid sequences of a novel gene FAIM that encodes an apoptosis inhibiting protein. Furthermore, this invention relates to methods of identifying and testing antagonists of FAIM activity and screening for inter- and intra-specific homologs and mutants of FAIM.

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