Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Enzyme – proenzyme; compositions thereof; process for... – Transferase other than ribonuclease
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-14
2005-06-14
Horlick, Kenneth R. (Department: 1637)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Enzyme , proenzyme; compositions thereof; process for...
Transferase other than ribonuclease
Reexamination Certificate
active
06905858
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides thermostable enzymes, such as DNA polymerases and restriction endonucleases, that are substantially free from contamination with nucleic acids. The invention also provides methods for the production of these enzymes, and kits comprising these enzymes which may be used in amplifying or sequencing nucleic acid molecules, including through use of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
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Goldstein Adam S.
Hughes, Jr. A. John
Horlick Kenneth R.
Invitrogen Corporation
Sterne Kessler Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.
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