Patents Examined by Nira Ossanna
  • Molecular cloning and characterization of a gene sequence coding for human relaxin
    Patent number: 5053488
    Abstract: Genes and DNA transfer vectors for the expression of human preprorelaxin; sub-units thereof, including genes and transfer vectors for expression of human prorelaxin and the individual A, B and C peptide chains thereof; and equivalents of all such genes. Method for synthesis of the peptides involving recombinant DNA techniques are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 1, 1991
    Assignee: Howard Florey Institute of Experimental Physiology & Medicine
    Inventors: Peter J. Hudson, John Shine, Hugh D. Niall, Geoffrey W. Tregear