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Isolation, molecular cloning and sequencing of an HIV-1 isolate from a Gabonese donor

US5019510A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 28, 1987
Grant dateMay 28, 1991
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Expiry dateOct 28, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/974
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A new strain of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), which is the major etiological agent of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), is identified. The new strain, products derived from the new strain, a diagnostic method for detecting antibodies to the strain in biological fluids, and a diagnostic kit for carrying out the method are described.

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