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Rapid detection method of Mycobacterium bovis by fluorescence polarization

US6110750A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 1997
Grant dateAug 29, 2000
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Expiry dateJun 27, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S530/82
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An assay for the detection of antibodies to the MPB70 protein secreted by Mycobacterium bovis utilizes a tracer consisting of the MPB70 protein conjugated to a fluorophore such as fluorescein. Upon mixing with the antibodies specific for MPB70 protein contained in the serum of an animal infected with M. bovis, the bound tracer exhibits an increase in fluorescence polarization, detectable in an instrument.

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