Document Type

Patent

Publication Date

July 2009

Patent Number

7563577

Abstract

The invention provides polynucleotides and methods for detecting and quantifying RNA viruses, such as enteroviruses and noroviruses. In one aspect, the invention provides amplification primers and labeled molecular beacons for amplification of viral nucleic acid sequences. In another aspect, the invention provides a synthetic RNA internal control. In another aspect, the invention provides a kit for detecting the presence of enterovirus and/or norovirus in a sample.

Application Number

11/713,184

Assignees

University of South Florida

Filing Date

03/02/2007

Primary/U.S. Class

435/6

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