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Detection of diamines in biological fluids

US5124254A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 2, 1990
Grant dateJun 23, 1992
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Expiry dateOct 2, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q1/04
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A fast-acting and portable diagnostic kit for detecting diamines in biological fluids is in the form of a diamine oxidase and a chromogenic system to detect the presence of hydrogen peroxide resulting from oxidation of such diamines. The kit may especially be used to detect cadaverine or putrescine or a mixture thereof, for example in a vaginal secretion, in order to detect Gardnerella-related bacterial vaginosis.

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