Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Designated organic active ingredient containing – Peptide containing doai
Reexamination Certificate
2002-08-22
2008-09-02
Huff, Sheela J (Department: 1643)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Designated organic active ingredient containing
Peptide containing doai
C530S326000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07419957
ABSTRACT:
Immunogenic peptides of a melanoma antigen recognized by T cells, designated gp100, bioassays using the peptides to diagnose, assess or prognose a mammal afflicted with cancer, more specifically melanoma or metastatic melanoma, and use of the proteins and peptides as immunogens to inhibit, prevent or treat melanoma.
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Hwu Patrick
LaPointe Rejean
Parkhurst Maria
Rosenberg Steven A.
Huff Sheela J
Leydig & Voit & Mayer
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