Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Micro-organism – tissue cell culture or enzyme using process... – Recombinant dna technique included in method of making a...
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-11
2008-10-28
Jiang, Dong (Department: 1646)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Micro-organism, tissue cell culture or enzyme using process...
Recombinant dna technique included in method of making a...
C435S069520, C530S351000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07442526
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a method for producing physiologically active human Interleukin-18 (“IL-18”).
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Ho Yen Sen
Johanson Kyung O.
Kirkpatrick Robert B.
McDevitt Patrick
Shatzman Allan R.
Gimmi Edward R.
Hecht Elizabeth J.
Jiang Dong
Knowles Sherry M.
SmithKline Beecham Corporation
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