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Diagnostic assays for genetic mutations associated with bovine leukocyte adhesion deficiency

US5234810A · kind A · utility

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Assignee

The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture · US

Inventors

Marcus Kehrli · Ames, US
Dale E. Shuster · South Orange, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 20, 1991
Grant date	Aug 10, 1993
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 20, 2011

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC12Q2600/156
WIPO fieldBiotechnology
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A point mutation in the CD18 gene responsible for causing bovine leukocyte adhesion deficiency (BLAD) and a silent mutation linked thereto have been identified. Nucleic acid sequences encompassing these mutations serve as bases for testing and identifying cattle alleles attributable to BLAD using any of a variety of diagnostic assays. Suitable nucleic acid probes and primers have also been designed for use in such assays.

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