Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving nucleic acid
Reexamination Certificate
2002-06-04
2008-11-11
Johannsen, Diana B (Department: 1634)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Involving nucleic acid
C435S091200, C536S023700, C536S024320, C536S024330
Reexamination Certificate
active
07449289
ABSTRACT:
The present invention describes novel SCCmec right extremity junction sequences for the detection of methicillin-resistantStaphyloccocus aureus(MRSA). It relates to the use of these DNA sequences for diagnostic purposes.
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Huletsky Ann
Rossbach Valery
Geneohm Sciences Canada Inc.
Johannsen Diana B
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
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