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Methods for genotyping hepatitis C virus

US7429455B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 5, 2006
Grant dateSep 30, 2008
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Expiry dateSep 5, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q1/701
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods and compositions for analyzing nucleic acids. In particular, the present invention provides methods and compositions for the detection and characterization of nucleic acid sequences and sequence changes. The methods of the present invention permit the detection and/or identification of genetic polymorphism such as those associated with human disease and permit the identification of pathogens (e.g., viral and bacterial strain identification).

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