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Variants of human glycoprotein hormone alpha chain: compositions and uses thereof

US7655781B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 5, 2006
Grant dateFeb 2, 2010
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Expiry dateAug 8, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K38/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides human glycoprotein hormone (hGPH) α-chain splice variants, including isolated nucleic acids encoding these variants and the encoded amino acid sequences, as well as antibodies, antisense oligonucleotides, expression vectors and host cells comprising these sequences. The present invention further discloses the use of these sequences in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of symptoms, diseases and disorders related to glycoprotein hormones.

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