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US 5,686,248 AGranted
Fungal stress proteins
AssigneeThe Victoria University of Manchester
InventorsJames Peter Burnie, Ruth Christine Matthews
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Abstract
A polypeptide sequence from Candida albicans is described which has significant sequence homology with known stress proteins from other organisms, particularly the heat shock protein hsp 90 of Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Corresponding DNA sequences are also described, together with antibodies raised against fragments of the sequence. The polypeptide and DNA sequences and antibodies provide separate means for the diagnosis and/or treatment of fungal, particularly Candida, infections.
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A method for diagnosing the Candida infection wherein said method comprises:
- a) combining a nucleic acid sample with a probe having the nucleotide residue sequence represented by SEQ ID NO:2 wherein said sample is suspected of containing Candida nucleic acid;
- b) allowing for the formation of a hybridization product between the probe and said target nucleic acid under conditions which only permit the formation of a hybridization product between the probe and said target nucleic acid;
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- c) detecting the presence of said hybridization product.
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