Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing – Biospecific ligand binding assay
Reexamination Certificate
2005-01-26
2008-11-04
Spector, Lorraine (Department: 1647)
Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing
Biospecific ligand binding assay
C435S006120, C435S007100, C435S007210, C530S388200
Reexamination Certificate
active
07445940
ABSTRACT:
Methods are provided for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with increased risk of preeclampsia. The methods involve measuring levels of TGF-beta 3, receptors of cytokines of the TG beta family, or HIF-1 alpha.
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Caniggia Isabella
Lye Stephen
Post Martin
Howson & Howson LLP
Mount Sinai Hospital
Spector Lorraine
Stoica Elly-Gerald
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