Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Micro-organism – tissue cell culture or enzyme using process... – Preparing compound containing saccharide radical
Reexamination Certificate
2007-02-26
2010-11-30
Benzion, Gary (Department: 1637)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Micro-organism, tissue cell culture or enzyme using process...
Preparing compound containing saccharide radical
Reexamination Certificate
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ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a non-invasive method for diagnosis, prognosis or monitoring of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-associated cancer by detecting and/or quantifying EBV associated nucleic acid fragments in a urine sample from an individual. Kits for diagnosis, prognosis or monitoring of cancer are also disclosed.
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Chan Kwan Chee Allen
Lo Yuk Ming Dennis
Benzion Gary
Seed IP Law Group PLLC
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Wilder Cynthia B
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