Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving hydrolase
Reexamination Certificate
2008-12-15
2011-11-15
Steele, Amber D. (Department: 1653)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Involving hydrolase
Reexamination Certificate
active
08058024
ABSTRACT:
The subject invention provides novel devices and methods for the detection of the presence and/or activity of proteases in biological samples.
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Azeke John I.
Batich Christopher D.
Gibson Daniel J.
Moloye Olajompo B.
Phillips Priscilla Lorraine
Saliwanchik, Lloyd & Eisenchenk
Shen Bin
Steele Amber D.
University of Florida Research Foundation Inc.
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