Primers for the rapid and specific detection of propane-oxidizing and butane-oxidizing microorganisms and methods of using same
US8435737B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 1, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Y114/15003
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Nucleic acid sequences are provided which in an embodiment provide a primer pair. The primers are capable of amplifying a nucleic acid molecule that indicates the presence of a propane-oxidizing and/or butane-oxidizing microorganism. A method is provided which employs such primers in a process that indicates the presence of such organisms. The method is useful in detecting the presence of petroleum-like products.
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