Persephin specific antibodies
US7649082B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 18, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2333/4756
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A novel growth factor, persephin, which belongs to the GDNF/neurturin family of growth factors, is disclosed. The human, mouse and rat amino acid sequences have been identified. Human, mouse and rat persephin genomic DNA sequences have been cloned and sequenced and the respective cDNA sequences identified. In addition, methods for treating degenerative conditions using persephin, methods for detecting persephin gene alterations and methods for detecting and monitoring patient levels of persephin are provided. Methods for identifying additional members of the persephin-neurturin-GDNF family of growth factors are also provided.
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