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Cloned DNA sequences related to the entire genomic RNA of human immunodeficiency virus II (HIV-2), polypeptides encoded by these DNA sequences and use of these DNA clones and polypeptides in diagnostic kits

US5545726A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 7, 1993
Grant dateAug 13, 1996
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Expiry dateOct 7, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/974
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for diagnosing an HIV-2 (LAV-II) infection and a kit containing reagents for the same is disclosed. These reagents include cDNA probes which are-capable of hybridizing to at least a portion of the genome of HIV-2. In one embodiment, the DNA probes are capable of hybridizing to the entire genome of HIV-2. These reagents also include polypeptides encoded by some of these DNA sequences.

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