Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving nucleic acid
Reexamination Certificate
2006-01-06
2010-10-05
Kim, Taeyoon (Department: 1651)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Involving nucleic acid
C435S004000, C435S029000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07807355
ABSTRACT:
Methods and compositions for diagnosing and treating glaucoma are disclosed.
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Clark Abbot F.
Fingert John
McNatt Loretta
Stone Edwin M.
Wang Wan-Heng
Alcon Inc.
Kilyk & Bowersox P.L.L.C.
Kim Taeyoon
University of Iowa Research Foundation
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