Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving virus or bacteriophage
Reexamination Certificate
2007-12-25
2007-12-25
Parkin, Jeffrey S. (Department: 1648)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Involving virus or bacteriophage
C435S007210
Reexamination Certificate
active
10729069
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to the use of an alpha complementation assay as a quick, effective, and safe method for the detection of cell fusion mediated by viral proteins. Additionally, the method disclosed herein permits the identification of inhibitors of cell fusion using an alpha complementation assay.
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Holland Anne
Landau Nathaniel
Muenk Carsten
Grant Bruce D.
Grant Anderson LLP
Humphrey Louise
Parkin Jeffrey S.
The Salk Institute for Biological Studies
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