Gray Cary Ware & Friedenrich LLP
Growth differentiation factor-11
A transgenic non-human animal of the species selected from the group consisting of avian, bovine, ovine and porcine having a transgene which results in disrupting the production of and/or activity of growth differentiation factor-11 (GDF-11) chromosomally integrated into the germ cells of the animal is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for making such animals, and methods of treating animals with antibodies or antisense directed to GDF-11. The animals so treated are characterized by increased muscle tissue.
The Johns Hopkins University
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Alexandra C. Se-Jin
McPherron Lee