Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving nucleic acid
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-28
2006-11-28
O'Hara, Eileen B. (Department: 1647)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Involving nucleic acid
C435S091200, C536S024300
Reexamination Certificate
active
07141367
ABSTRACT:
The invention provides methods to identify polymorphisms at the human TLR4 locus, as well as methods to identify individuals at risk of indications that increase their morbidity and mortality.
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Lorenz Eva
Schutte Brian C.
Schwartz David A.
O'Hara Eileen B.
Schwegman Lundberg Woessner & Kluth P.A.
University of Iowa Research Foundation
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