Assay reagent comprising killed bacterial cells which retain functional metabolic activity
US5827678A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 9, 1996 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q1/18
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention is directed to an assay reagent comprising bacteria cells which have been killed but which retain a functional metabolic activity. The assay reagent is useful in a method for assaying an analyte when the functional metabolic activity of the killed cells is signal-generating. A kit for assaying an analyte using the assay reagent of the invention is also provided.
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