Chimeric mouse model for endometriosis

Details Chimeric mouse model for endometriosis Chimeric mouse model for endometriosis

2007-05-22

2007-05-22

Ton, Thaian N. (Department: 1632)

Multicellular living organisms and unmodified parts thereof and

Nonhuman animal

The nonhuman animal is a model for human disease

C424S009100, C424S009200, C424S093100

Reexamination Certificate

active

10296066

ABSTRACT:
A non-human animal model for endometriosis is provided as well as methods of making and using the animal.

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