Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving antigen-antibody binding – specific binding protein...
Reexamination Certificate
2002-05-01
2010-10-05
Zeman, Robert A (Department: 1645)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Involving antigen-antibody binding, specific binding protein...
C424S243100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07807395
ABSTRACT:
A method for the laboratory determination of prosthetic infections is described. This method, performed on biological fluids isolated from patients, is based on the detection of antibodies specific for the polysaccharides produced by bacteria colonizing prosthetic devices.
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Passariello Claudio
Rossolini Gianmaria
Selan Laura
Thaller Maria Cristina
BRACCO S.p.A.
Nixon & Vanderhye P.C.
Zeman Robert A
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