What symbols are used for termination codons in amino acid sequences?
According to MPEP 2412.05(d), termination codons in amino acid sequences are represented by specific symbols: An asterisk (*) is used to represent termination codons in amino acid sequences. The MPEP states: “The symbols set forth in Table 3 of Appendix G should be used to represent amino acids. Termination codons should be shown as an…
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Examiner-cited references are indicated with an asterisk (*) in the “References Cited” section on the front page of a patent document. According to MPEP 1302.12: References listed by a patent examiner on a “Notice of References Cited,” form PTO-892, will be indicated with an asterisk in the “References Cited” section of the front page of…
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