Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series – Organic compounds – Carbohydrates or derivatives
Reexamination Certificate
2007-04-24
2009-02-17
Harris, Alana M. (Department: 1643)
Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series
Organic compounds
Carbohydrates or derivatives
C536S001110, C536S018700, C536S022100, C536S023100, C536S023500, C435S089000, C435S091100, C435S091400, C435S325000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07491807
ABSTRACT:
An isolated nucleic acid molecule encoding a human DNA repair enzyme, MED1, is disclosed. Like other mismatch repair genes which are mutated in certain cancers, MED1, encoding nucleic acids, proteins and antibodies thereto may be used to advantage in genetic or cancer screening assays. MED1, which recognizes and cleaves DNA, may also be used for the diagnostic detection of mutations and genetic variants.
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Dann Dorfman Herrell and Skillman, P.C.
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Hagan, Esq. Patrick J.
Harris Alana M.
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