Methods and compositions for diagnosing lyme disease

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving nucleic acid

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ABSTRACT:
A chromosomal gene of Borrelia burgdorferi which encodes a conserved antigen of approximately 79 kD has been isolated and sequenced. The chromosomal gene, the gene product, and antibodies to the gene product may be used in diagnostic methods for the detection of Borrelia burgdorferi infection. The antigen and fragments thereof are suitable for use in vaccine compositions and methods.

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Perng, G.-G., et al. Further characterization of a potent immunogen and the chromosomal . . . Infect. Immun. (Jun., 1991) 59:2070-2074.
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