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Epididymal lipocalin gene and uses thereof

US8580941B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 8, 2007
Grant dateNov 12, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 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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