Concentration and enrichment of microbial cells and microbial nucleic acids from bodily fluids
US8481265B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 1, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q1/6806
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method for isolating microorganisms and/or microorganisms nucleic acids from a bodily fluid that may comprise or may be suspected to comprise microorganisms and/or host cells and/or host cells debris. Microorganisms nucleic acids may further be isolated by lysing the isolated microorganisms. The present invention also relates to a method for detecting microorganisms in a bodily fluid. The present invention further relates to a saponin formulation and its use.
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