Oligonucleotide probes for the detection of periodontal pathogens
US5212059A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 29, 1990 |
| Grant date | May 18, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2010 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q1/689
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention relates to compositions of oligonucleotide probes for use in the detection of bacteria associated with medical disorders of the human mouth, wherein said probes consist essentially of a segment of nucleic acid capable of selectively hybridizing under hybridizing conditions, to the 16S or 23S ribosomal RNA [rRNA] of said bacteria. Methods for detection, as well as diagnostic kits for the assay of these bacterium, are also disclosed.
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