Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving virus or bacteriophage
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-07
2006-11-07
Winkler, Ulrike (Department: 1648)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Involving virus or bacteriophage
C424S184100, C435S005000, C435S007100, C435S007230
Reexamination Certificate
active
07132232
ABSTRACT:
Methods and systems for identifying a virus in breast ducts are provided. In addition, antiviral therapy for treating a virally infected breast duct is also provided. Patients with a viral infection identified in the breast ducts may be at risk for developing breast precancer or cancer.
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Allen Theodore
Casey Mark
Cytyc Corporation
Winkler Ulrike
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