Human VNO receptor (R1)

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APP PUB NO 20020123138A1
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09728309

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This invention relates to a human pheromone receptor. Specifically, a human VNO receptor and its mRNA, cDNA and amino acid sequence are disclosed. Expression vectors comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding a human pheromone receptor are contemplated. Cells may be transformed with said expression vectors. Cells expressing the pheromone receptor in vitro may be utilized to screen drug candidates to identify agonists and/or antagonists of receptor activation. Drugs so identified find a therapeutic use in psychiatric disorders and neuroendocrine disorders and diseases.

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PHERIN PHARMACEUTICALS INCSUITE 240 535 MIDDLEFIELD ROAD MENLO PARK CA 94025 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Herman, Ronald C Sunnyvale, CA 5 1
Zhang, Jian San Mateo, CA 1504 17611

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