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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 30, 2019
Filed:
Nov. 10, 2011
Applicants:
Lawrence J. Wangh, Auburndale, MA (US);
John Rice, Quincy, MA (US);
Inventors:
Lawrence J. Wangh, Auburndale, MA (US);
John Rice, Quincy, MA (US);
Assignee:
Brandeis University, Waltham, MA (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
C07H 21/04 (2006.01); C12Q 1/6818 (2018.01); C12Q 1/689 (2018.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
C12Q 1/6818 (2013.01); C12Q 1/689 (2013.01); C12Q 2600/106 (2013.01); C12Q 2600/16 (2013.01);
Abstract
Provided herein are methods for detecting and identifying strains of mycobacteria, and compositions and kits for performing such methods. In particular, nucleic acid amplification and fluorescence detection methods are provided for the detection and differentiation of mycobacteria based on, for example, pathogenicity, species, and antibiotic resistance or sensitivity. Compositions and methods are provided herein to identify and differentiate mycobacteria in mixtures of different mycobacteria and mycobacteria and non-mycobacteria.