Patents Examined by Michael D. Pal
  • DNA encoding a constitutive activator retinoic acid response (CAR) receptor
    Patent number: 5710017
    Abstract: Purified DNA encoding a Constitutive Activator of Retinoid acid response (CAR) receptors and the recombinant proteins expressed from such DNA are disclosed. The recombinant receptor polypeptides are members of the nuclear hormone receptor super family and are used to identify CAR ligands and CAR receptor binding sites and are also used to produce therapeutics. Antibodies specific for CAR receptor polypeptides are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 20, 1998
    Assignee: The General Hospital Corporation
    Inventors: David D. Moore, Myriam I. Baes