(19)
(11) EP 0 970 186 A1

(12)

(43) Date of publication:
12.01.2000 Bulletin 2000/02

(21) Application number: 98943538.3

(22) Date of filing: 04.09.1998
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7C12N 1/15, C12N 1/21, C12N 5/16, C12N 15/63, C12N 15/70, C12N 15/79, C12Q 1/02, G01N 33/53
(86) International application number:
PCT/US9818/365
(87) International publication number:
WO 9911/753 (11.03.1999 Gazette 1999/10)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
BE CH DE DK FR GB IT LI NL

(30) Priority: 04.09.1997 US 57509 P
17.03.1998 US 42771

(71) Applicant: SMITHKLINE BECKMAN CORPORATION
PhiladelphiaPennsylvania 19103 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • BURNHAM, Martin, K., R.
    Barto, PA 19504 (US)
  • FOSBERRY, Andrew
    Cambridgeshire CB1 6UG (GB)
  • HODGSON, John, E.
    F-75020 Paris (FR)
  • LAWLOR, Elizabeth, J.
    F-75020 Paris (FR)
  • ROSENBERG, Martin
    Royersford, PA 19468 (US)
  • WARD, Judith
    Dorking RH4 2BT (GB)
  • JAWORSKI, Deborah, D.
    West Chester, PA 19382 (US)
  • WANG, Min
    Blue Bell, PA 19422 (US)
  • SHILLING, Lisa, K.
    Newtown, PA 18940 (US)

(74) Representative: Mallalieu, Catherine Louise et al
D. Young & Co.,21 New Fetter Lane
London EC4A 1DA
London EC4A 1DA (GB)

   


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