Method of modulating a testicular carnitine transporter
US7244556B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 27, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q2600/158
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
It is intended to identify and provide a novel carnitine transporter gene participating in carnitine transport in the testis and epididymis and carnitine transporter which is a protein encoded by the gene. A protein comprising the amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO:2 or an amino acid sequence derived therefrom by deletion, substitution or addition of one to several amino acids and being capable of transporting carnitine or its analog; and a gene encoding this protein.
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