Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving nucleic acid
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-06
2007-11-06
Johannsen, Diana B. (Department: 1634)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Involving nucleic acid
C435S091200, C435S091510, C536S023720, C536S024320
Reexamination Certificate
active
09970477
ABSTRACT:
This invention provides novel methods for assessing HPV infection. Gene expression levels are used to assess the progression of HPV infection from benign to malignant growth. Also provided are kits for carrying out the methods of this invention.
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Lazar James G.
Lorincz Attila T.
Digene Corporation
Johannsen Diana B.
Morgan & Finnegan L.L.P.
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