Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Virus or bacteriophage – except for viral vector or...
Reexamination Certificate
2007-02-27
2007-02-27
Lankford, Jr., Leon B (Department: 1651)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Virus or bacteriophage, except for viral vector or...
C435S347000, C435S373000, C435S455000, C435S069700
Reexamination Certificate
active
10096039
ABSTRACT:
The invention rates to a hepatitis C virus (HCV) cDNA-based culture system capable of synthesis of infectious HCV in cell culture and cell-to-cell spread of the virus. The invention also relates to a method of measuring the level of HCV infection in a hepatocyte cell. A method for identifying a modulator of HCV activity is also presented, and a method for modulating HCV activity. The invention provides a reliable system for both genetic analysis of the viral genome and for the development of novel antiviral strategies.
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Dasgupta Asim
Koka Prasad S.
DLA Piper (US) LLP
Lankford, Jr. Leon B
The Regents of the University of California
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