Genes associated with mechanical stress, expression products therefrom, and uses thereof
US7259253B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07K16/18
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The disclosure relates to human and mechanical stress induced genes, in particular gene 608, and functional equivalents, probes therefor, tests to identify such genes, polypeptide expression products of such genes, antibodies to the polypeptides, uses for such genes, expression products and antibodies, e.g., in diagnosis (for instance risk determination), treatment, prevention, or control, of osteoporosis or fractures; and to diagnostic, treatment, prevention, or control methods or processes, as well as compositions therefor and methods or processes for making and using such compositions, and receptors therefor and methods or processes for obtaining and using such receptors.
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