Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Micro-organism – tissue cell culture or enzyme using process... – Recombinant dna technique included in method of making a...
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-02
2005-08-02
Weber, Jon (Department: 1653)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Micro-organism, tissue cell culture or enzyme using process...
Recombinant dna technique included in method of making a...
C435S183000, C435S320100, C435S325000, C424S146100, C536S023100
Reexamination Certificate
active
06924121
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to sperm specific surface proteins, nucleic acid sequences encoding those proteins and antibodies raised against those proteins. Compositions comprising the sperm specific proteins or inhibitors of said proteins can be used in contraceptive applications.
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Hao Zhonglin
Herr John C.
Jayes Friederike L.
Shetty Jagathpala
Wolkowicz Michael J.
Snedden Sheridan K
Sparks Rodney L.
University of Virginia Patent Foundation
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