Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series – Organic compounds – Carbohydrates or derivatives
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-08
2011-03-08
Chunduru, Suryaprabha (Department: 1637)
Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series
Organic compounds
Carbohydrates or derivatives
C536S024330, C435S006120
Reexamination Certificate
active
07902343
ABSTRACT:
Methods and kits are disclosed for use in the analysis of microsatellite instability in genomic DNA. Methods and kits are also disclosed which can be used to detect microsatellite instability DNA present in biological materials, such as tumors. The methods and kits of the present invention can be used to detect or diagnose diseases associated with microsatellite instability, such as certain types of cancer.
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Bacher Jeffery W.
Flanagan Laura
Nassif Nadine
Chunduru Suryaprabha
Michael & Best & Friedrich LLP
Promega Corporation
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