Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series – Organic compounds – Carbohydrates or derivatives
Reexamination Certificate
2002-05-01
2010-06-29
Kelly, Robert M (Department: 1633)
Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series
Organic compounds
Carbohydrates or derivatives
C536S024100, C536S024200, C435S320100, C424S093100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07745592
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a new “gene-switch” (cumate-inducible switch) for mammalian cells. This switch is as useful in the development of expression systems and cell-based assays for functional genomics as in the generation of viral vectors for gene therapy.
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Konishi Yasuo
Lau Peter C. K.
Massie Bernard
Mullick Alaka
Kelly Robert M
National Research Council of Canada
Ogilvy Renault LLP
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