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Detection and identification of mycobacteria

US5494796A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 14, 1994
Grant dateFeb 27, 1996
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Expiry dateJul 14, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q1/689
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Genus- and species-specific oligonucleotide probes derived from the M. paratuberculosis 70 kD heat shock protein gene sequence. The probes are useful for detecting Mycobacteria and for identifying specific species of Mycobacteria.

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