Non human animal model for ulcerative colitis and its main complications
US9217156B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 13, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N2015/8527
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a non human model animal for ulcerative colitis and its main complications such as primary sclerosing cholangitis and colorectal cancer. More particularly, the present invention relates to a transgenic non human animal model for ulcerative colitis and its main complications such as primary sclerosing cholangitis, and colorectal cancer comprising a targeted disruption in the IL10 and NOX1 genes so that IL10 and NOX1 are not expressed in said animal.
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