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Rapid method for detecting microorganisms

US4591554A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 16, 1983
Grant dateMay 27, 1986
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Expiry dateSep 16, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q2334/22
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A small number of microorganisms can be rapidly detected or determined by means of a fluorescence analysis method using specific umbelliferone derivatives such as 4-methylumbelliferyl phosphate and 4-methyl umbelliferyl galactoside, and this detecting method is applicable for a microbial inspection on sanitary quality of various kind of food, beverage, water and toilet article, or for a clinical inspection on a microbial infection.

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