Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series – Organic compounds – Carbohydrates or derivatives
Reexamination Certificate
2006-12-26
2006-12-26
Wax, Robert A. (Department: 1653)
Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series
Organic compounds
Carbohydrates or derivatives
C435S071100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07153947
ABSTRACT:
Isac, a novel protein with anticomplement activity is disclosed. Isac can be isolated from the salivary glands of ticks or made by recombinant methods using various DNA expression techniques.
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Charlab Rosane
Mather Thomas N.
Ribeiro José M. C.
Valenzuela Jesus G.
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
Noakes Suzanne M.
The United States of America as represented by the Department of
University of Rhode Island
Wax Robert A.
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