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(11) EP 1 228 375 A1

(12)

(43) Date of publication:
07.08.2002 Bulletin 2002/32

(21) Application number: 00971597.0

(22) Date of filing: 27.10.2000
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7G01N 35/00
// C12Q1:68
(86) International application number:
PCT/GB0004/142
(87) International publication number:
WO 0131/347 (03.05.2001 Gazette 2001/18)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE
Designated Extension States:
AL LT LV MK RO SI

(30) Priority: 29.10.1999 GB 9925679

(71) Applicant: SMITHKLINE BEECHAM PLC
Brentford,Middlesex TW8 9EP (GB)

(72) Inventors:
  • ALDRIDGE, Harry,c/o SmithKline Beecham Pharmac.
    Welwyn,Hertfordshire AL6 9AR (GB)
  • BURNS, Colin,c/o SmithKline Beecham Pharmac.
    Welwyn,Hertfordshire AL6 9AR (GB)
  • LLOYD, Paul,c/o SmithKline Beecham Pharmac.
    Welwyn,Hertfordshire AL6 9AR (GB)
  • SHAW, Paul,c/o SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals
    Welwyn,Hertfordshire AL6 9AR (GB)
  • WILDSMITH, Sophie,c/o GlaxoSmithkline Pharm.
    Welwyn,Hertfordshire AL6 9AR (GB)

(74) Representative: Stott, Michael John 
GlaxoSmithKlineCorporate Intellectual Property (CN9.25.1)980 Great West Road
Brentford, Middlesex TW8 9GS
Brentford, Middlesex TW8 9GS (GB)

   


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