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Assays for diagnosis of tuberculosis and uses thereof

US8475803B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 2, 2006
Grant dateJul 2, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 17, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P31/00
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to the identification of mycobacterial antigens which are highly immunogenic and which may be used in assays and methods for the diagnosis of tuberculosis and the discrimination between infected animals and animals previously exposed to vaccines.

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