Methods and compositions of nucleic acid ligands for detection of foodborne and waterborne pathogens
AssigneeOtc Biotechnologies, LLC
InventorJohn G. Bruno
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Abstract
Specific DNA sequences for binding various foodborne and waterborne pathogens and biotoxins are described. Each of these sequences can function in varying assay and sensor formats with varying degrees of success.
Claims19
A DNA ligand sequence consisting of a nucleic acid sequence selected from SEQ ID NOS:
- 1-650.
The DNA ligand sequence of claim 9 wherein the target is Campylobacter jejuni or a closely related species such as C. coli or C. lari and the DNA ligand sequences are selected from SEQ ID NO's. 1-58.
The DNA ligand sequence of claim 9 wherein the target is a pathogenic strain of Escherichia coli and the DNA ligand sequences are selected from SEQ ID NO's. 67-224.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.