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Methods for detection, identification and specification of listerias

US5134063A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 6, 1990
Grant dateJul 28, 1992
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Expiry dateJul 6, 2010

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

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to differential carbon source metabolism in the genus Listeria, metabolic, biochemical, immunological and genetic procedures to measure said differential carbon source metabolism and the use of these produces to detect, isolate and/or distinguish species of the genus Listeria as well as detect, isolate and/or distinguish strains of species of Listeria. The present invention also contemplates test kits and enrichment media to facilitate these procedures.

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