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Assay for neuraminic acids

US4316954A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 18, 1980
Grant dateFeb 23, 1982
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Expiry dateApr 18, 2000

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/805
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A composition and element for assaying a neuraminic acid comprises a neuraminic acid aldolase, pyruvate oxidase and an electron acceptor. A sample containing a neuraminic acid can be contacted with the composition and the product detected spectrophotometrically.

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