Summary of Invention
This invention provides a purified retro-retinoid compound characterized by a molecular mass of about 302 daltons. This invention also provides methods for enhancing transcription of a gene regulated by retinoids in a cell as well as methods for treating disorders characterized by vitamin A deficiency.
Areas of Application
Therapeutic tool.
Lead Inventor
Dr. Jochen Buck
Patent Information
US patents:
- 5,358,972
- 5,521,221
- 5,648,563
- 5,814,612
- 5,908,868
Contact Information
Jeff Horenstein, PhD
Tel: 212-639-6181, Fax: 212-717-3439
E-mail: horenstj@mskcc.org
