Interference No. 102,700
Finally, we note that Gilligan's request for
reconsideration (p. 5) includes a list of potential sources of
PAM enzyme which were mentioned in Gilligan's involved
application or in prior art publications. Gilligan's
application does list a number of publications which
purportedly report the presence of "alpha-amidating enzyme
activity" or "amidated peptides" in a variety of sources.
However, in view of the admitted lack of predictability in the
art, the presence of amidated peptides or some other sign of
alpha-amidating activity is not dispositive with regard to
identification of a useful enzyme source.
For the foregoing reasons, we decline to modify our Final
Decision in any respect.
RECONSIDERATION DENIED
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