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Genetically altered mice deficient in functional caspase-9

US7323616B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 1, 2000
Grant dateJan 29, 2008
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Expiry dateDec 1, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2039/505
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to genetically manipulated animals that are deficient in the expression of Caspase-9, a protein involved in programmed cell death. The invention further relates to methods for preventing specific types of cell death associated with Caspase-9 activation.

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