Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving viable micro-organism
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-22
2006-08-22
Nolan, Patrick J. (Department: 1644)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Involving viable micro-organism
C435S007100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07094561
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to methods of monitoring the menstrual cycle and/or the first half of pregnancy in a female by assessing the adhesion of lymphocytes from the female to uterine or lymphoid histological tissues from a pregnant animal or an animal that has been treated with gestational hormones. The method can be used to determine the ability of the lymphocyte donor's immune system to recognize and respond to an environment suitable for sustaining a pregnancy.
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Croy Barbara Anne
Evans Sharon S.
Amado Arlir M.
Health Research Inc. (Roswell Park Division)
Kramer Terry W.
Kramer & Amado P.C.
Nolan Patrick J.
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