Polypeptides of the “basic helix-loop-helix” bHLH family, corresponding nucleic acid sequences
US6998474B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 16, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N2799/028
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to nucleic acids that encode novel basic helix-loop-helix polypeptides. The present invention also relates to novel basic helix-loop-helix polypeptides, in particular, rat Relax and human ngn3 polypeptides. The invention also relates to methods for the detection of nucleic acids and polypeptides according to the invention. The invention also relates to methods for the detection of activators or inhibitors of the polypeptides of the invention. Finally, the present invention relates to methods of prevention and/or treatment of pathologies, dysfunctions, disorders or conditions affecting the nervous system.
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