Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing – Test for named disease – body condition or organ function
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-21
2006-03-21
Le, Long V. (Department: 1641)
Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing
Test for named disease, body condition or organ function
C436S164000, C436S172000, C436S518000, C435S007100, C435S007920
Reexamination Certificate
active
07015048
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed are specific markers for synovial tissue degradation and methods of using the markers in diagnosing, monitoring or determining a prognosis of synovial disease.
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Delmas Pierre
Garnero Patrick
Gineyts Evelyne
Counts Gary W.
Institut National de la Sante et de la Recherche Medicale
Lerner David Littenberg Krumholz & Mentlik LLP
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