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Nucleotide sequences specific to Yersinia pestis and methods for the detection of Yersinia pestis

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OSTI ID:960210
 [1];  [2];  [3];  [4];  [4];  [4];  [5]
  1. Tracy, CA
  2. San Mateo, CA
  3. Berkeley, CA
  4. Livermore, CA
  5. League City, TX
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Nucleotide sequences specific to Yersinia pestis that serve as markers or signatures for identification of this bacterium were identified. In addition, forward and reverse primers and hybridization probes derived from these nucleotide sequences that are used in nucleotide detection methods to detect the presence of the bacterium are disclosed.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA
Sponsoring Organization:
United States Department of Energy
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
Assignee:
Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (Livermore, CA)
Patent Number(s):
7,494,772
Application Number:
10/630,536
OSTI ID:
960210
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

References (5)

5′ Nuclease PCR Assay To DetectYersinia pestis journal January 1998
Identification of Nucleotide Sequences for the Specific and Rapid Detection of Yersinia pestis journal August 2001
Yersinia pestis pFra Shows Biovar-Specific Differences and Recent Common Ancestry with aSalmonella enterica Serovar Typhi Plasmid journal April 2001
Detection of Yersinia pestis by pesticin fluorogenic probe-coupled PCR journal April 2000
Structural Organization of Virulence-Associated Plasmids of Yersinia pestis journal October 1998

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