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Mycoplasma polymerase chain reaction testing system using a set of mixed and single sequence primers

US5693467A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 19, 1995
Grant dateDec 2, 1997
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Expiry dateMay 19, 2015

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

Abstract

The present invention relates to an enhanced system for specific, sensitive and rapid detection of the presence and identification of the specific mycoplasma contained in a sample of nucleic acid, wherein the sample nucleic acid is amplified using nested PCR which uses a mixture of first stage and second stage primers, each comprising at least one single sequence and at least one mixed sequence primer.

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