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US 6,583,279 B1Granted
Sequences and methods for detection of hepatitis B virus
AssigneeBecton, Dickinson and Company
InventorsDolores M. Berger, William A. Nussbaumer, Thomas L. Fort, Tobin J. Hellyer
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Abstract
Primers and probes derived from the HBV DNA polymerase gene which facilitate detection and/or quantification of all presently known genotypes of HBV. Disclosed sequences may be used in a variety of primer and probe constructs for detection of HBV nucleic acids.
Claims3
An oligonucleotide comprising a target binding sequence selected from the group consisting of the target binding sequences corresponding to HBV1AL1 (SEQ ID NO:1), and HBV1AR1 (SEQ ID NO:4), and optionally, a sequence required for an amplification reaction.
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