Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving viable micro-organism
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-30
2011-08-30
Gitomer, Ralph (Department: 1657)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Involving viable micro-organism
C436S136000, C436S172000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08008038
ABSTRACT:
Described are methods and devices for determining a concentration of oxygen in a compartment comprising exciting protoporphyrin IX.
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Mik Egbert G.
Sinaasappel Michiel
Academisch Medicsh Centrum bij de Universiteit van Amsterdam
Gitomer Ralph
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