Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Apparatus – Including measuring or testing
Reexamination Certificate
2007-02-20
2007-02-20
Chin, Christopher L. (Department: 1641)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Apparatus
Including measuring or testing
C422S051000, C422S051000, C422S051000, C435S287700, C435S287900, C435S805000, C435S810000, C435S970000, C436S065000, C436S510000, C436S514000, C436S810000, C436S814000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11327119
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides antibodies which specifically bind early conception factor, which can be found in body fluids of animals including but not limited to the cow, cat, dog, horse, human, sheep, and pig. The invention provides methods for detecting conception or the absence of conception in an animal, the latter being recognized by the absence of early conception factor in a suitable body fluid collected from the animal. Apparati for detecting early conception factor in a body fluid from an animal comprising the antibodies which specifically bind early conception factor are also provided.
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Jordan John Douglas
Jordan Nancy Tommye
Chin Christopher L.
EDP Biotech Corporation
Needle & Rosenberg PC
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