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2005-12-27
2005-12-27
Nolan, Patrick J. (Department: 1644)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
C435S007100
Reexamination Certificate
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ABSTRACT:
Methods for detecting receptivity of mammalian endometrium to embryo implantation comprising obtaining a sample of the endometrium, contacting the endometrium with a monoclonal antibody for β3and detecting β3in the endometrium. The invention also provides for methods of diagnosing infertility in a mammal and methods of detecting the window of embryo implantation in endometrium. Methods of in vitro fertilization, methods of preventing embryo implantation and a method of monitoring endometrial maturation are also within the scope of the present invention. The present invention is also directed to contraceptives. Diagnostic kits useful in the practice of the methods of the invention are also provided.
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Miskiel Frank J.
Nolan Patrick J.
Seidman Stephanie L.
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