Methods of identifying and quantifying bacteria in chewing gum
US10023919B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 13, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 2, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q2600/158
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention is directed to methods of extracting nucleic acids from microorganisms or mammalian cells adhered to polymers that are malleable within a living organism and particularly malleable in the oral cavity of the living organism. The invention also provides for method of detecting and quantitating microorganisms that adhere to malleable polymers, such as chewing gum.
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