Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Plant cell or cell line – per se ; composition thereof;... – Plant cell or cell line – per se – contains exogenous or...
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-29
2007-05-29
Collins, Cynthia (Department: 1638)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Plant cell or cell line, per se ; composition thereof;...
Plant cell or cell line, per se, contains exogenous or...
C536S023600, C435S320100
Reexamination Certificate
active
10167015
ABSTRACT:
The invention provides isolated nucleic acids and their encoded proteins that act as cell death inhibitors and methods of use thereof. The invention further provides expression cassettes, transformed host cells, transgenic plants and plant parts, and antibody compositions.
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Acevedo Pedro A. Navarro
Gordon-Kamm William J.
Johal Gurmukh S.
Simmons Carl R.
Tao Yumin
Collins Cynthia
Pioneer Hi-Bred International , Inc.
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