Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving antigen-antibody binding – specific binding protein...
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-11
2011-01-11
Yu, Melanie (Department: 1641)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Involving antigen-antibody binding, specific binding protein...
C435S007920, C436S513000, C436S811000
Reexamination Certificate
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ABSTRACT:
Diagnosing an immunologic food sensitivity or intolerance in companion animals comprises collecting a sample; screening the sample to detect the presence of an antibody to a particular food ingredient or composition. The sample can be serum, saliva or other bodily fluid to detect the presence of an IgA, IgM or IgG antibody or immune complex to a particular food ingredient or composition. The food ingredient for which sensitivity or intolerance is tested is contained in at least one of a preprocessed food composition, balanced diet or recipe. Offending ingredient(s) in a preprocessed food composition, balanced diet or recipe is determined. An assessment is made as to whether it is possible to use a different preprocessed food composition, balanced diet or recipe, or whether a special diet needs to be formulated without the offending ingredient(s).
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Counts Gary W
Greenberg & Traurig, LLP
Yu Melanie
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