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Cloned DNA sequences related to the genomic RNA of lymphadenopathy-associated virus (LAV) and proteins encoded by said LAV genomic RNA

US7205102B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 7, 1995
Grant dateApr 17, 2007
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q1/703
  • 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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