Detection and quantification of intracellular pathogens

Details Detection and quantification of intracellular pathogens Detection and quantification of intracellular pathogens

2005-04-15

2008-11-25

Devi, S. (Department: 1645)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...

Involving antigen-antibody binding, specific binding protein...

C435S007100, C435S007240, C435S007920, C435S040510, C436S824000, C436S800000, C436S546000

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07455985

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides methods and compositions for detecting bacteria of the Chlamydiaceae family in a biological sample. Methods include, for example, contacting a biological sample with an antibody that specifically binds to a chlamydial antigen displayed on the surface of achlamydia-infected blood cell; and analyzing the sample using fluorescence microscopy or flow cytometry to detect bound antibody.

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