Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving oxidoreductase
Reexamination Certificate
2003-11-05
2010-11-23
Gitomer, Ralph (Department: 1657)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Involving oxidoreductase
Reexamination Certificate
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07838262
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides an in vitro method for quantifying exposure to psychological stress which relies on measuring the retained ability of neutrophils, preferably neutrophils in a whole blood sample, to exhibit challenge-induced superoxide anion production. Using such methodology, coping capacity of individuals for particular psychological stressors may be assessed.
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MacDonald David Whyte
Mian Rubina
Gitomer Ralph
Nixon & Vanderhye P.C.
Oxford Medistress Limited
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