Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Reexamination Certificate
2005-03-04
2009-12-15
Tate, Christopher R (Department: 1651)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
C324S692000, C435S173100, C600S306000, C600S345000, C436S005000, C436S063000, C436S149000, C436S164000, C436S172000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07632633
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a method for evaluating the transparency and/or water holding capacity of a stratum corneum by using oxidized protein in the stratum corneum as an indicator.
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Hirao Tetsuji
Iwai Ichiro
Foley & Lardner LLP
Kosar Aaron J
Shiseido Company Ltd.
Tate Christopher R
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