Methods for diagnosing human immunodeficiency virus infections
US9556494B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q1/70
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Provided is a method for identifying human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in a sample. The invention involves use of a plurality of fluorescently labeled oligonucleotide probes and flow cytometry to detect the presence or absence of HIV in macrophages that are obtained from a mucosal surface. The invention is particularly useful for detecting HIV infection prior to seroconversion.
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