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Assay employing a g-protein coupled receptor that is activated by CCK-8S

US7527937B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 18, 2006
Grant dateMay 5, 2009
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2333/726
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods of providing a protein having a function as a G-protein coupled receptor and methods of identifying a compound that inhibits or promotes a function of the protein and/or expression of a DNA encoding the protein are provided. Methods for identifying an anti-depressant drug or a compound That has an anti-depressant action and methods for diagnosing depression are also provided.

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