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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 15, 2011
Filed:
Mar. 03, 2008
I. David Goldman, Pelham, NY (US);
Andong Qiu, Bronx, NY (US);
I. David Goldman, Pelham, NY (US);
Andong Qiu, Bronx, NY (US);
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, Bronx, NY (US);
Abstract
Provided is an isolated and purified DNA molecule comprising the coding region of a PCFT cDNA. Also provided is a segment of the above DNA molecule, capable of serving as a primer for amplifying at least a portion of the DNA molecule. Additionally provided is a pair of the above segments that can be used together as forward and reverse PCR primers for amplifying at least a portion of the above DNA molecule. Further provided is an isolated and purified human PCFT protein. Also provided is a method of evaluating the ability of a human to undergo intestinal folate absorption.