Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Micro-organism – tissue cell culture or enzyme using process... – Preparing compound containing saccharide radical
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-20
2007-11-20
Switzer, Juliet C. (Department: 1634)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Micro-organism, tissue cell culture or enzyme using process...
Preparing compound containing saccharide radical
C435S091100
Reexamination Certificate
active
09865579
ABSTRACT:
An oligonucleotide for cleavage, detection or amplification of the mecA gene, a gene element of methicillin-resistantStaphylococcus aureus(MRSA), or RNA derived from said gene is provided. Further, a method for detecting the mecA gene is provided.
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Ishiguro Takahiko
Saito Juichi
Taya Toshiki
DLA Piper (US) LLP
Switzer Juliet C.
Tosoh Corporation
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