Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving viable micro-organism
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-15
2005-02-15
Smith, Lynette R. F. (Department: 1645)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Involving viable micro-organism
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ABSTRACT:
The invention provides methods for identifying a modulator of quorum sensing signaling in bacteria, and for identifying a quorum sensing controlled gene in bacteria. In addition, the invention provides quorum sensing controlled genetic loci inPseudomas aeruginosa. Novel indicator strains and vectors for engineering the strains for use in the method of the invention are also provided.
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