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Compositions and methods for detecting viral infection

US5939253A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 26, 1996
Grant dateAug 17, 1999
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q1/6897
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention generally relates to the field of diagnostic virology. More particularly, the present invention is directed to methods and compositions useful for the detection and differentiation of viral particles and/or virions in specimens. The present invention also provides methods and compositions useful for evaluating the susceptibility of infectious viruses to antiviral agents.

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