Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Antigen – epitope – or other immunospecific immunoeffector – Amino acid sequence disclosed in whole or in part; or...
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-18
2011-01-18
Li, Bao (Department: 1648)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Antigen, epitope, or other immunospecific immunoeffector
Amino acid sequence disclosed in whole or in part; or...
C424S201100, C424S228100, C435S069100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07871625
ABSTRACT:
Modified HCV multiple epitope fusion antigens (MEFAs) are described. The proteins include modified sequences such that proteolytic cleavage of the MEFAs by HCV NS3 protease is inhibited. HCV immunoassays including the modified MEFAs are also described.
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Chien David
Coit Doris
George-Nascimento Carlos
Lin Sansan
Medina-Selby Angelica
Li Bao
Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics Inc.
Robins Roberta
Seka Mark
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