Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series – Organic compounds – Carbohydrates or derivatives
Reexamination Certificate
2005-04-05
2005-04-05
Canella, Karen A. (Department: 1642)
Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series
Organic compounds
Carbohydrates or derivatives
Reexamination Certificate
active
06875854
ABSTRACT:
The invention pertains to nucleic acids encoding a human vasa protein, including fragments and biologically functional variants thereof. The invention also pertains to therapeutics and diagnostics involving the foregoing proteins and genes and agents that bind the foregoing proteins and genes.
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Canella Karen A.
The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.
Wolf Greenfield & Sacks P.C.
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