Biomarker and therapeutic for urinary tract infection

US9017953B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9017953-B2
Application numberUS-201313897869-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateMay 20, 2013
Priority dateMay 18, 2012
Publication dateApr 28, 2015
Grant dateApr 28, 2015

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The present invention encompasses methods and compositions for detecting pathogenic bacteria. Additionally, the present invention encompasses methods and compositions for catalyzing the dismutation of superoxide radicals.

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What is claimed is: 1. A method for detecting the presence of yersiniabactin-expressing bacteria in a subject, the method comprising the steps of: a) obtaining a sample from the subject, b) analyzing the sample, in vitro, by mass spectrometry for the presence or absence of cupric yersiniabactin, wherein the detection of a peak with m/z 543 detects cupric yersiniabactin, and c) identifying the presence of yersiniabactin-expressing bacteria in the subject when cupric yersiniabac…

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What does patent US9017953B2 cover?
The present invention encompasses methods and compositions for detecting pathogenic bacteria. Additionally, the present invention encompasses methods and compositions for catalyzing the dismutation of superoxide radicals.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Univ Washington, Univ Washington
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification C12Q1/10. Mapped technology areas include Chemistry & Metallurgy.
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Publication date Tue Apr 28 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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