Method of detecting Coccidioides species

US9970066B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignees

• The Translational Genomics Research Institute · US
• Arizona Board of Regents on Behalf of Northern Arizona University · US

Inventors

• Bridget Barker · Flagstaff, US
• Elizabeth Driebe · Flagstaff, US
• David Engelthaler · Flagstaff, US
• Paul Keim · Flagstaff, US
• Jolene Bowers · Flagstaff, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 29, 2016
• Grant date: May 15, 2018
• Expiry date: Jul 29, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC C): Chemistry; Metallurgy
• CPC primary: C12Q2600/16
• WIPO field: Biotechnology
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

The present technology provides methods and kits that may be used to detect and quantify the presence of Coccidioides species. The methods include quantification real-time PCR assays, and the kits and compositions include oligonucleotides used as primers and probes.