(19)
(11) EP 1 044 284 A2

(12)

(88) Date of publication A3:
14.10.1999

(43) Date of publication:
18.10.2000 Bulletin 2000/42

(21) Application number: 99901595.1

(22) Date of filing: 05.01.1999
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7: C12Q 1/68
(86) International application number:
PCT/EP9900/148
(87) International publication number:
WO 9935/285 (15.07.1999 Gazette 1999/28)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
AT BE CH DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU NL PT SE

(30) Priority: 08.01.1998 US 70799 P

(71) Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme de Espana S.A.E.
28805 Alcala de Henares (ES)

(72) Inventors:
  • GENILLOUD, Olga
    E-28027 Madrid (ES)
  • MELLADO, Rafael P.
    28049 Madrid (ES)
  • PARRO, Victor
    28049 Madrid (ES)
  • RODRIGUEZ, Vicente
    28049 Madrid 28049 Madrid (ES)

(74) Representative: Horgan, James Michael Frederic 
Merck & Co., Inc.,Terlings Park,Eastwick Road
Harlow,Essex CM20 2QR
Harlow,Essex CM20 2QR (GB)

   


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