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Human preprotachykinin gene promoter

US7341867B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 25, 2003
Grant dateMar 11, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 6, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2830/85
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Compositions and methods are provided for identifying novel therapeutic agents for the treatment of breast cancer, bone marrow metastasis, pain, arthritis, aggressive behavior, depression, and certain hematopoietic disorders. Disclosed are promoters and 3′ regulatory regions of genes whose expression differs in malignant cells as compared with non-malignant cells. These include PPT-I, NK-2 and SP-R.

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