Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Process of mutation – cell fusion – or genetic modification – Introduction of a polynucleotide molecule into or...
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-21
2006-11-21
Vogel, Nancy (Department: 1636)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Process of mutation, cell fusion, or genetic modification
Introduction of a polynucleotide molecule into or...
C435S479000, C435S320100
Reexamination Certificate
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07138279
ABSTRACT:
A transposon-based mutagenesis method for altering DNA inSorangiumand otherMyxococcaleshost cells is provided, along with vectors and transposases for use in the method.
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Kosan Biosciences, Inc.
Townsend and Townsend / and Crew LLP
Vogel Nancy
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