Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Process of mutation – cell fusion – or genetic modification – Introduction of a polynucleotide molecule into or...
Reexamination Certificate
2007-09-25
2007-09-25
Vogel, Nancy (Department: 1636)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Process of mutation, cell fusion, or genetic modification
Introduction of a polynucleotide molecule into or...
C435S468000, C435S471000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10199762
ABSTRACT:
The invention pertains to methods, kits, molecules and cells to increase the rate or recombination and/or target recombination in dividing cells. In a particular aspect, the invention concerns methods and kits to induce targeted meiotic recombination.
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Mezard Christine
Nicolas Alain
Pascual Alberto
Pecina-Lopez Ana
Rassoulzadegan Minoo
Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique and Institut Curie
Institut National de la Sante et de la Recherche Medicale
Vogel Nancy
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