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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 01, 2005
Filed:
Jan. 12, 1999
Applicants:
Melanie J Murphy, Salisbury, GB;
Rachel L Price, Salisbury, GB;
David J Squirrell, Salisbury, GB;
Inventors:
Assignee:
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01N033/569 ; G01N033/573 ; G01N033/53 ; C12Q001/02 ; C12Q001/14 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
The use of an assay for adenylate kinase in an in vitro test for the effect of external conditions on the growth characteristics of bacterial cells. Such tests in particular include tests for the sensivity of a bacteria to an antibiotic or a biostatic agent, and tests to assess the growth stage and health of the bacteria. Methods of carrying out these tests and kits for effecting them are also described and claimed.