Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving nucleic acid
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-16
2005-08-16
Patterson, Jr., Charles L. (Department: 1652)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Involving nucleic acid
C435S252300, C536S023100, C514S04400A
Reexamination Certificate
active
06929913
ABSTRACT:
A nucleic acid sequence required for regulating the autolytic activity of bacteria is provided. Also provided are polypeptides encoded by the gene or mutant gene as well as vector and host cells for expressing these polypeptides. Methods for identifying and using agents which interact with the gene or mutant gene or polypeptides encoded thereby to inhibit bacterial growth and infectivity are also provided.
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Licata & Tyrrel P.C.
Patterson Jr. Charles L.
Trustees of Dartmouth College
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