Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving nucleic acid
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-15
2011-03-15
Bausch, Sarae (Department: 1634)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Involving nucleic acid
C435S091200, C536S023100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07906281
ABSTRACT:
The disclosure provides methods and compositions useful for identifying a subject's predisposition to lithium treatment.
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Baker, Jr. Joseph R.
Bausch Sarae
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Salmon Katherine
The Regents of the University of California
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