Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving antigen-antibody binding – specific binding protein...
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-13
2007-11-13
Chan, Christina (Department: 1644)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Involving antigen-antibody binding, specific binding protein...
C436S503000, C436S504000, C436S518000, C436S536000, C436S542000, C436S501000, C435S007920
Reexamination Certificate
active
10258185
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is related to novel nucleoli sequences encoding a louse allergen and a methods for diagnosing, treating and preventing lice infestation and associated allergic disease with the nucleoli sequences and protein allergen of the invention. The present invention also relates to kits for diagnostic assays.
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Pfeffer Alexander Terrance
Shoemaker Charles Bix
Chan Christina
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
Ovita Limited
VanderVegt F. Pierre
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