Epididymal lipocalin gene and uses thereof
US8580941B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 8, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 1, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N2830/85
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Isolated nucleic acids comprising a lipocalin gene promoter region, isolated nucleic acids comprising a human lipocalin gene, isolated nucleic acids encoding a lipocalin polypeptide, isolated lipocalin polypeptides, and uses thereof. The disclosed lipocalin nucleic acids and polypeptides can be used to generate a mouse model of male infertility, for drug discovery screens, and for therapeutic treatment of fertility-related conditions.
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