Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving nucleic acid
Reexamination Certificate
2010-09-14
2011-12-13
McGarry, Sean (Department: 1635)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Involving nucleic acid
C536S023100, C536S024100, C536S024500, C435S320100
Reexamination Certificate
active
08076071
ABSTRACT:
Methods for producing interfering RNA molecules in mammalian cells are provided. Therapeutic uses for the expressed molecules, including inhibiting expression of HIV, are also provided.
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Opposition aga
Lee Nan-Sook
Rossi John J.
City of Hope
McGarry Sean
Rothwell Figg Ernst & Manbeck P.C.
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