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Detection of botulinum toxin

US5932449A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 30, 1997
Grant dateAug 3, 1999
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Expiry dateJan 30, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K2319/00
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Recombinant antibody fragments (rFabs) specific to botulinum types A and B oxin complexes are provided. These rFabs are useful as immunosensors for detecting botulinum toxin in food, health care, and military applications. The DNA sequences coding for the rFabs are also disclosed.

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