Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving antigen-antibody binding – specific binding protein...
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-20
2008-05-20
Foley, Shanon (Department: 1645)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Involving antigen-antibody binding, specific binding protein...
C435S004000, C435S005000, C435S006120, C435S007200, C435S007210, C435S007220, C435S007320, C435S007950, C435S069700, C435S007940, C436S501000, C436S518000, C424S246100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07374888
ABSTRACT:
This invention pertains to methods for detectingB. anthracisand antibodies toB. anthracis, the causative agent of anthrax, in a subject.
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Buechler Kenneth
Valkirs Gunars Edwin
Baskar Padma
Biosite Incorporated
Foley Shanon
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati, P.C.
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