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DNA sequences and peptides of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1)

US7119181B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 19, 1994
Grant dateOct 10, 2006
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Expiry dateSep 19, 2014

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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, which has been designated Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1). 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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