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US 6,586,584 B2Granted
Sequences and methods for detection of Hepatitis C virus
AssigneeBecton, Dickinson and Company
InventorsRay A. McMillian, Tobin J. Hellyer
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Abstract
Primers and probes derived from the 5′ untranslated region of the HCV genome which facilitate detection and/or quantification of all presently known genotypes of HCV. Disclosed sequences may be used in a variety of primer and probe constructs for amplification and/or detection of HCV nucleic acids.
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An oligonucleotide having a sequence consisting of the target binding sequence corresponding to any one of SEQ ID NO:20 through SEQ ID NO:29 and, optionally, a sequence required for a selected detection reaction.
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