Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series – Organic compounds – Carbohydrates or derivatives
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-15
2007-05-15
Slobodyansky, Elizabeth (Department: 1652)
Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series
Organic compounds
Carbohydrates or derivatives
C435S189000, C435S320100
Reexamination Certificate
active
11336680
ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to methods and materials to produce hydroquinone glucoside in genetically modified green plants and microorganisms.
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Flint Dennis
Knut Meyer
Vitanen Paul V.
E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
Slobodyansky Elizabeth
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