Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving antigen-antibody binding – specific binding protein...
Reexamination Certificate
2008-08-18
2010-12-07
Navarro, Mark (Department: 1645)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Involving antigen-antibody binding, specific binding protein...
C435S007200, C435S007320
Reexamination Certificate
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ABSTRACT:
Provided herein are methods for detecting gram negative bacteria or lipopolysaccharide in a sample. Kits for detecting gram negative bacteria or lipopolysaccharide in a sample are provided.
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Champion Milton Keith
Pepe Michael G.
BioDtech, Inc.
Mckeon Meunier Carlin & Curfman, LLC
Navarro Mark
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