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Nucleic acid primers and probes for detecting HIV-1 and HIV-2

US5962665A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 16, 1997
Grant dateOct 5, 1999
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Expiry dateJun 16, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q1/707
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Provided herein are primer/probe sets useful for detecting HIV (i.e. either or both HIV 1 or HIV 2) in a test sample. The primer/probe sets are can be employed according to nucleic acid amplification procedures including PCR or RT PCR. The primer/probe sets can also be provided in the form of a kit with other reagents for performing a nucleic acid amplification reaction.

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