Method and kit for detection of mycobacteria
US10809260B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 13, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2800/50
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of determining whether an individual is infected with mycobacteria. The method comprising the steps of (a) providing a system which comprises at least two different mycolic-acid derived antigens; (b) introducing a sample obtained from the individual into the system and into contact with each of the at least two different mycolic-acid derived antigens; and (c) detecting the presence or absence of the binding of a biomarker in the sample with each antigen in the system. The method may be particularly suitable for determining the presence or absence of a disease antibody indicative of infection with any disease caused by infection with mycobacteria, for example tuberculosis, leprosy, pulmonary disease, burili ulcer, Johne's disease and bovine tuberculosis. A kit and device are also described. The present invention may provide an over the counter device to allow individuals to check on a routine basis that they have normal immune responses.
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