Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series – Organic compounds – Carbohydrates or derivatives
Reexamination Certificate
2008-04-29
2008-04-29
Chunduru, Suryaprabha (Department: 1637)
Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series
Organic compounds
Carbohydrates or derivatives
C536S023740, C536S024330, C435S006120
Reexamination Certificate
active
10255217
ABSTRACT:
The invention provides methods to detect EBV in biological samples using real-time PCR. Primers and probes for the detection of EBV are provided by the invention. Articles of manufacture containing such primers and probes for detecting EBV are further provided by the invention.
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Espy Mark J.
Smith Thomas F.
Chunduru Suryaprabha
Fish & Richardson P.C.
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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