Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series – Organic compounds – Carbohydrates or derivatives
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-25
2006-07-25
Navarro, Mark (Department: 1645)
Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series
Organic compounds
Carbohydrates or derivatives
C435S252300, C435S320100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07081530
ABSTRACT:
The invention provides isolated polypeptide and nucleic acid sequences derived fromStreptococcus pneumoniaethat are useful in diagnosis and therapy of pathological conditions; antibodies against the polypeptides; and methods for the production of the polypeptides. The invention also provides methods for the detection, prevention and treatment of pathological conditions resulting from bacterial infection.
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Bush David
Doucette-Stamm Lynn
Houseweart Chad Eric
Opperman Timothy
Zeng Qiandong
Hamilton Brook Smith & Reynolds P.C.
Navarro Mark
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