DNA sequence, related probes and primers for the detection of Streptococcus agalactiae
US6004754A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 21, 1998 |
| Grant date | Dec 21, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q1/689
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed herein is newly-identified DNA sequence from Streptococcus agalactiae ("GBS") designated GBS3.1. Also disclosed are methods, oligonucleotide probes, amplification primers, and kits for the species-specific detection of S. agalactiae. Preferably, S. agalactiae is detected by amplifying the S. agalactiae nucleic acids using the disclosed amplification primers, and then detecting the amplified nucleic acids. In a more preferred embodiment, S. agalactiae nucleic acids are amplified and detected by thermophilic strand displacement amplification (tSDA).
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