Assay for mycobacterium avium/intracellulare nucleic acid
US7824858B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q2600/16
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed is a method for determining the presence of Mycobacterium avium complex nucleic acids in a biological sample. In particular, the mig gene of M. avium and the DT1 gene of M. intracellulare are detected, preferably following amplification. In addition, the method distinguishes between species of M. avium and M. intracellulare. Also described are oligonucleotides that can be used as primers to amplify target genes such as mig and DT1 genes and as probes as well as kits containing the oligonucleotides.
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