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