Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving nucleic acid
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-01
2005-02-01
Myers, Carla J. (Department: 1634)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Involving nucleic acid
C435S091100, C435S091200, C536S023100, C536S024100, C536S023700, C536S024320
Reexamination Certificate
active
06849407
ABSTRACT:
The invention provides methods to detect VZV in biological samples using real-time PCR. Primers and probes for the detection of VZV are provided by the invention. Articles of manufacture containing such primers and probes for detecting VZV are further provided by the invention.
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Espy Mark J.
Smith Thomas F.
Uhl Jim
Fish & Richardson P.C. P.A.
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
Myers Carla J.
Sakelaris Sally
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