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Immunoassay for detecting kratom, its constituents and their use

US9952206B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 19, 2014
Grant dateApr 24, 2018
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Expiry dateMay 23, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K2317/33
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to the field of drug detection and describes antibody-based components methods and kits for the detection and quantification of alkaloids of the plant kratom. The invention is underpinned by novel antibodies which specifically bind to mitragynine alkaloids found in the kratom plant and their metabolites.

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