Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving antigen-antibody binding – specific binding protein...
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-04
2011-01-04
Shibuya, Mark L (Department: 1641)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Involving antigen-antibody binding, specific binding protein...
C435S004000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07863005
ABSTRACT:
It is an object of the present invention to provide a simple, reliable and low-invasive method to detect perilymph fistulas. The present invention provides a method for detecting a perilymph fistula, which comprises detecting the existence of Cochlin in body fluid existing in the middle ear.
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Ikezono Tetsuo
Omori Akira
Yagi Toshiaki
Foster Christine
Greenblum & Bernstein P.L.C.
Nippon Medical School Foundation
Shibuya Mark L
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