Methods and kits for isolating sperm cells

Details Methods and kits for isolating sperm cells Methods and kits for isolating sperm cells

2004-09-10

2008-01-22

Lankford, Jr., Leon B. (Department: 1651)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Animal cell, per se ; composition thereof; process of...

C435S002000, C435S366000

Reexamination Certificate

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07320891

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed are methods for isolating sperm cells from an aqueous sample and kits for isolating sperm cells from an aqueous sample.

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