Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series – Organic compounds – Carbohydrates or derivatives
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-08
2006-08-08
Winkler, Ulrike (Department: 1648)
Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series
Organic compounds
Carbohydrates or derivatives
C424S234100, C424S244100, C435S006120, C435S007200, C435S069100, C435S091200, C536S023100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07087740
ABSTRACT:
A kit for use in detecting a bacterium having resistance to streptogramin A and related compounds is provided. A kit for use in detecting a bacterium harboring at least one polynucleotide encoding VgaB in a biological sample is also provided. The kits comprise at least one oligonucleotide probe and at least one reagent for performing a nucleic acid hybridization reaction.
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Allignet Jeanine
El Solh Névine
Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner L.L.P.
Institut Pasteur
Winkler Ulrike
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