Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Micro-organism – tissue cell culture or enzyme using process... – Recombinant dna technique included in method of making a...
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-17
2005-05-17
Leffers, Gerry (Department: 1636)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Micro-organism, tissue cell culture or enzyme using process...
Recombinant dna technique included in method of making a...
C435S320100, C435S006120, C435S325000, C435S252300, C435S257200, C536S024100, C536S024200
Reexamination Certificate
active
06893840
ABSTRACT:
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Intron A fragments for expressing gene products are disclosed. Also described are expression vectors including the fragments, as well as methods of using the same.
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Selby Mark
Thudium Kent B.
Chiron Corporation
Harbin Alisa A.
Lee Helen
Leffers Gerry
Marvich Maria
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