Assays using glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor receptors
US6696259B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 22, 1997 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07K14/71
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Receptors for Glial Cell Line-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (GDNF), their cellular expression, isolation, biochemical characterization, and sequences are disclosed. c-RET is disclosed as one receptor for GDNF; additional novel receptors are also disclosed. The preparation of monoclonal antibodies directed against GDNF is also disclosed.
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