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Assay method for detecting listeria

US5139933A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 25, 1990
Grant dateAug 18, 1992
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Expiry dateJun 25, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/961
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An assay method is provided to quickly detect the presence of Listeria strains in samples, characterized by the use of antibodies to selectively capture the peptidoglycan and teichoic acid components of the listeriae bacterial cell wall.

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