Patents Examined by Munh-Tam Davis
  • Multiple-tumor aberrant growth genes
    Patent number: 6544784
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the multi-tumor Aberrant Growth (MAG) gene having the nucleotide sequence of any one of the strands of any one of the members of the High Mobility Group protein genes or LIM protein genes, including modified versions thereof. The gene and its derivatives may be used in various diagnostic and therapeutic applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: Vlaams Interuniversitair Instituut Voor Biotechnologie VZW
    Inventors: Jörn Bullerdiek, Willem Jan Marie Van de Ven, Henricus Franciscus Petrus Maria Schoenmakers, Rafaël Mols