Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving hydrolase
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-09
2007-10-09
Gitomer, Ralph (Department: 1657)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Involving hydrolase
Reexamination Certificate
active
10533266
ABSTRACT:
Protozoan Rhomboid Proteins. The invention relates to the identification of protozoan Rhomboid proteins that are involved in the invasive processes of protozoan pathogens, such asP falciparum. Modulation of these Rhomboid proteins may this be useful in treating protozoan pathogen infection. Methods and means relating to the modulation of protozoan Rhomboid proteins are provided herein.
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Bozicevic Field & Francis LLP
Gitomer Ralph
Medical Research Council
Shen Bin
Sherwood Pamela J.
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