Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series – Organic compounds – Carbohydrates or derivatives
Reexamination Certificate
2005-07-26
2005-07-26
Benzion, Gary (Department: 1634)
Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series
Organic compounds
Carbohydrates or derivatives
C536S023100, C536S024310, C435S006120, C435S091200
Reexamination Certificate
active
06921814
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to methods of detecting mutations and polymorphisms in the torsin gene, torsin-related genes, methods of detecting neuronal diseases mediated by these mutations and polymorphisms and nucleic acids used in these methods.
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Breakefield Xandra O.
Ozelius Laurie J.
Benzion Gary
Hamilton Brook Smith & Reynolds P.C.
Switzer Juliet C.
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