Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving nucleic acid
Reexamination Certificate
2006-01-23
2010-11-02
Johannsen, Diana B (Department: 1634)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Involving nucleic acid
C435S091200, C536S023700, C536S024320, C536S024330
Reexamination Certificate
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07824858
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a method for determining the presence ofMycobacterium aviumcomplex nucleic acids in a biological sample. In particular, the mig gene ofM. aviumand the DT1 gene ofM. intracellulareare detected, preferably following amplification. In addition, the method distinguishes between species ofM. aviumandM. intracellulare. Also described are oligonucleotides that can be used as primers to amplify target genes such as mig and DT1 genes and as probes as well as kits containing the oligonucleotides.
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Exner Maurice
Ong Edgar
Foley & Lardner LLP
Johannsen Diana B
Quest Diagnostics Investments Incorporated
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