Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series – Organic compounds – Carbohydrates or derivatives
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-03
2010-06-22
Goldberg, Jeanine A (Department: 1634)
Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series
Organic compounds
Carbohydrates or derivatives
C536S024300, C435S006120, C435S091200, C435S091100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07741462
ABSTRACT:
A newly identified hemoplasma agent, CandidatusMycoplasma turicensis, is disclosed. Also disclosed are detection methods, screening methods and methods of diagnosis for the hemoplasma agent.
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Boretti Felicitas S.
Hofmann-Lehmann Regina
Lutz Hans
Willi Barbara
Goldberg Jeanine A
McDonell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP
The University of Zurich Veterinary Clinical Laboratory
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