Identifying and characterizing genes

Details Identifying and characterizing genes Identifying and characterizing genes

2008-05-13

2008-05-13

Chen, Shin-Lin (Department: 1632)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...

Involving virus or bacteriophage

C435S320100, C435S455000, C424S093210

Reexamination Certificate

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07371515

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides methods and materials for identifying and characterizing genes related to phenotypes such as cancer and cell survivability. Also provided in the invention are cells and transgenic, non-human mammals that can be used in these methods.

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