Viruses comprising mutant ion channel protein

Details Viruses comprising mutant ion channel protein Viruses comprising mutant ion channel protein

2005-03-29

2005-03-29

McKelvey, Terry (Department: 1636)

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Antigen, epitope, or other immunospecific immunoeffector

Virus or component thereof

C424S209100, C435S235100, C435S239000, C435S325000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06872395

ABSTRACT:
A method to prepare viruses lacking ion channel activity is provided.

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