Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving nucleic acid
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-31
2009-11-24
Bertoglio, Valarie (Department: 1632)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Involving nucleic acid
C435S325000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07622257
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides cell-based screening methods for identifying pharmaceutical agents which are capable of modulating (have the ability to modulate) STAUFEN function by screening for STAUFEN function.
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Bourtchouladze Rusiko
Scott Roderick E. M.
Tully Timothy P.
Bertoglio Valarie
Helicon Therapeutics, Inc.
Noble Marcia S
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
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