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Compositions for the detection of Chlamydia trachomatis

US5514551A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 14, 1994
Grant dateMay 7, 1996
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Expiry dateOct 14, 2014

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

Abstract

Oligonucleotides and methods for the amplification and specific detection of Chlamydia trachomatis. The invention relates to amplification oligonucleotides capable of amplifying Chlamydia trachomatis nucleotide sequences and to probes and helper oligonucleotides for the specific detection of Chlamydia trachomatis nucleic acids. The invention also relates to methods for using the oligonucleotides of the present invention and specific combinations and kits useful for the detection of Chlamydia trachomatis.

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