Human Bocavirus and methods of diagnosis and treatment
US8110350B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 16, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2469/20
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Human parvovirus, genus Bocavirus, associated with respiratory tract infections in children. Nucleic acid and polypeptide sequences of the virus. Methods and products for diagnosing presence of bocavirus in a sample using nucleic acid probes or primers, or specific binding members such as antibodies. Methods and products for diagnosing past or present infection of bocavirus in an individual e.g. by serology testing. Viral nucleic acid, polypeptide and/or viral particles for generating immune response in an individual, including vaccine compositions.
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