Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving nucleic acid
Reexamination Certificate
2003-11-18
2008-09-23
Sitton, Jehanne S (Department: 1634)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Involving nucleic acid
C435S091100, C435S091200, C536S023100, C536S024300
Reexamination Certificate
active
07427475
ABSTRACT:
The invention provides methods to detect group B streptococcus (GBS) in biological samples using real-time PCR. Primers and probes for the detection of GBS are provided by the invention. Articles of manufacture containing such primers and probes for detecting GBS are further provided by the invention.
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Aichinger Christian
Cockerill, III Franklin R.
Reiser Astrid
Uhl James R.
Fish & Richardson P.C.
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
Sitton Jehanne S
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