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Hepatitis-C virus type 4, 5, and 6

US6881821B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 5, 1994
Grant dateApr 19, 2005
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Expiry dateMay 5, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S530/826
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Newly elucidated sequences of hepatitis C virus type 4 and type 5 are described, together with those of a newly discovered type 6. Unique type-specific sequences in the NS4, NS5 and core regions enable HCV detection and genotyping into types 1 to 6. Antigenic peptides and immunoassays are described.

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