Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving antigen-antibody binding – specific binding protein...
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-08
2009-10-20
Blanchard, David J. (Department: 1643)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Involving antigen-antibody binding, specific binding protein...
C530S387100, C530S387700
Reexamination Certificate
active
07604947
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to method for detecting and modulating the expression and activity of REX-1. As described herein, REX-1 is expressed in certain cancer cells, including cancer stem cells. The invention also provides methods for detecting and/or treating cancer.
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Blanchard David J.
Cornell Research Foundation Inc.
Gussow Anne M.
Schwegman, Lundberg and Woessner P.A.
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