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Date of Patent
November 4, 2008
Patent Application Number
10141541
Date Filed
May 7, 2002
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Patent abstract
The invention provides a mutant non-human mammal having a disrupted SCA2 gene, in particular, a mutant mouse having a disrupted SCA2 gene. The invention also provides methods of identifying a therapeutic agent for use in treating obesity or memory impairment by administering a compound to the mutant non-human mammal having a disrupted SCA2 gene and screening said mutant non-human mammal for reduced obesity, thereby identifying a therapeutic agent for use in treating obesity.
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