Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series – Organic compounds – Carbohydrates or derivatives
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-06
2008-05-06
Harris, Alana M. (Department: 1643)
Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series
Organic compounds
Carbohydrates or derivatives
C536S001001, C536S018700, C536S022100, C536S023100, C536S023500, C530S300000, C530S350000, C435S004000, C435S006120, C435S007210, C435S069100, C435S069200, C435S183000, C435S325000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07368551
ABSTRACT:
De novo DNA cytosine methyltransferase polynucleotides and polypeptides and methods for producing said polypeptides are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing de novo DNA cytosine methyltransferase polynucleotides and polypeptides in diagnostic assays, in vitro DNA methylation assays for screening agonists and antagonists, and therapeutic applications such as the treatment of neoplastic disorders.
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Chen Taiping
Li En
Okano Masaki
Xie Shaoping
Harris Alana M.
Sterne Kessler Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.
The General Hospital Corporation
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