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Human deficiency virus type-1 (HIV-1) peptide encoded by the VIF gene

US6706268B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 2000
Grant dateMar 16, 2004
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Expiry dateApr 22, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2740/16322
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention is in the field of lymphadenopathy virus. This invention relates to a diagnostic means and method to detect the presence of DNA, RNA or antibodies of the lymphadenopathy retrovirus associated with the acquired immune deficiency syndrome or of the lymphadenopathy syndrome by the use of DNA fragments or the peptides encoded by said DNA fragments. The invention further relates to the DNA fragments, vectors comprising them and the proteins expressed.

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