Reagents and methods for detecting Neisseria gonorrhoeae

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

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C435S006110, C435S006120, C435S006150

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ABSTRACT:
This invention provides compositions and methods for detectingNeisseria gonorrhoeaein a sample. This invention also provides related reaction mixtures, kits, systems, and computers.

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