Methods for analyzing animal products

Details Methods for analyzing animal products Methods for analyzing animal products

2007-10-23

2007-10-23

Benzion, Gary (Department: 1637)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...

Involving nucleic acid

C536S023100, C435S004000, C435S018000, C435S019000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10758422

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides methods for analysing animal products. In particular methods for differentiating animal products on the basis of breed origin or validating an animal product are provided.

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