Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series – Organic compounds – Carbohydrates or derivatives
Reexamination Certificate
2006-01-17
2010-02-16
Li, Q. Janice (Department: 1633)
Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series
Organic compounds
Carbohydrates or derivatives
C435S320100, C424S093200, C424S093210
Reexamination Certificate
active
07662941
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to methods and compositions for assaying embryonic stem cell maintenance. In particular, the present invention provides reporter constructs for stem cell pluripotency and differentiation and cells and organisms containing such constructs.
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Lemischka Ihor R.
Li Feng
Paddison Patrick J.
Schafer Xenla
Schaniel Christoph
Li Q. Janice
Medlen & Carroll LLP
The Trustees of the University of Princeton - Princeton Universi
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