Wayne State University

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Technology Commercialization

Novel Mammalian Gene Encoding a Putative Phosphatidyl 4-Phosphate 5-Kinase

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Categories
Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals
Summary
Researchers at Wayne State University have discovered a novel mammalian gene which may be involved in membrane trafficking, more specifically, insulin-induced translocation of the fat/muscle-specific glucose transporter GLUT4. This material is a potentially valuable research tool for investigation relating to the diagnosis or therapy of diabetes.
File number
98-431
Publications
U.S. Patent No. 6,110,718.
Contact
Anne DiSante Director, Technology Transfer Office Phone: 313-577-5541 Fax : 313-577-2814 anne.disante@wayne.edu