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Methods and kits for detecting viral reverse transcriptase activity in a sample using an acidic pH or an elevated temperature

US5817457A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 7, 1996
Grant dateOct 6, 1998
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q1/6846
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Improved assay for the detection of viral reverse transcriptase activity using PCR conducts the reverse transcription reaction at an acidic pH or elevated temperature. The assay is useful in testing a wide variety of biological products and tissue samples.

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