Determination of hepatitis C virus genotype
US8071750B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 30, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q2600/156
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides compositions and methods for the detection and characterization of HCV sequences. More particularly, the present invention provides compositions, methods and kits for using invasive cleavage structure assays (e.g. the INVADER assay) to screen nucleic acid samples, e.g., from patients, to determine HCV genotype.
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