Methods and compositions for determining the pathogenic status of infectious agents
US8501400B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 21, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q1/18
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to methods and compositions for improved detection of infectious agents and microbes. In particular, the present invention provides novel methods for detecting infectious agents, providing information about the viability status of such infectious agents and for determining drug susceptibility. In certain embodiments, the present invention employs techniques involving nucleic acid amplification-based microbial identification together with phage-based biological detection of drug resistance. The methods of the invention are suitable for all microbes and infectious agents, including bacterial agents such as Mycobacteria.
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