Sequences for detection and identification of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) of MREJ types xi to xx
US11834720B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 10, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q2600/156
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Described herein are novel SCCmec right extremity junction (MREJ) sequences for the detection and/or identification of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Disclosed are methods and compositions based on DNA sequences for the specific detection of MREJ sequences designated types xi, xii, xiii, xiv, xv, xvi, xvii, xviii, xix, and xx for diagnostic purposes and/or epidemiological typing.
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