Antibodies that bind testis-specific insulin homolog polypeptides
US6709659B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 17, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07K14/64
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides testis-specific insulin homolog polypeptides and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, as well as related compositions and methods are disclosed. The polypeptides and polynucleotides may be used within methods for enhancing viability of cryopreserved sperm, for enhancing sperm motility, to enhance fertilization in methods of assisted reproduction, as contraceptives and other related uses.
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