Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving antigen-antibody binding – specific binding protein...
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-06
2008-05-06
Le, Long V. (Department: 1641)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Involving antigen-antibody binding, specific binding protein...
C435S007200, C435S007920, C436S517000, C436S518000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07368249
ABSTRACT:
The present invention concerns compositions and methods for regulating or determining fertility in humans and animals. In various embodiments of the invention, LOX and other related enzymes can be used as fertility markers, contraceptive agents, or means of treating infertility. LOX may be detected in accordance with the invention in vitro or in vivo.
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Sutovsky Peter
van Leyen Klaus
Cheu Jacob
Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.
Le Long V.
Slaon-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research
The Curators of the University of Missouri
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