Methods, compositions, and kits for the detection of...

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2005-06-09

2009-02-17

Weber, Jon P (Department: 1657)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...

C435S176000, C435S287100

Reexamination Certificate

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07491488

ABSTRACT:
The present invention includes compositions, kits, and methods useful for the detection of bacteria. These agents and methods are primarily directed to a method of detecting the presence of bacteria in a sample, involving incubating the sample with an agent that binds to bacteria, such as, e.g., an agent specific for peptidoglycan or a component thereof, and then detecting bound bacteria. The invention includes lateral-flow immunoassay methods and devices for assessing the total bacterial load in a liquid sample.

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