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Method for detecting live microbiological contaminants in a food product sample

US6472149B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 26, 1999
Grant dateOct 29, 2002
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q2600/158
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for detecting live microbiological contaminants in a food product sample, according to which the presence of mRNA coding for the synthesis of a protein involved in the synthesis of proteins by the contaminants is detected in the sample.

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