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Assay techniques using nematode worms

US7083947B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Devgen NV · BE

Inventors

Philippe Verwaerde · Neuville-en-Ferrain, FR
Gwladys Cuvillier · Gentbrugge, BE

Key dates

Filing date	May 21, 2001
Grant date	Aug 1, 2006
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 27, 2021

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG01N2333/43534
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Improved techniques for performing assays using nematode worms, such as nematode worms from the genus Caenorhabditis. The assays generally comprise exposing nematodes to at least one compound which paralyzes or kills the nematodes.

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