High-throughput diagnostic assay for the human virus causing severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)
申请人:Peiris S.M. Joseph
公开号:US20050181357A1
公开(公告)日:2005-08-18
The present invention relates to a high-throughput diagnostic assay for the virus causing Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in humans (“hSARS virus”). In particular, the invention relates to a high-throughput reverse transcription-PCR diagnostic test for SARS associated
coronavirus
(SARS-CoV). The present assay is a rapid, reliable assay which can be used for diagnosis and monitoring the spread of SARS and is based on the nucleotide sequences of the N (nucleocapsid)-gene of the hSARS virus. The present method eliminates false negative results and provides increased sensitivity for the assay. The invention also discloses the S (spike)-gene of the hSARS virus. The invention further relates to the deduced amino acid sequences of the N-gene and S-gene products of the hSARS virus and to the use of the N-gene and S-gene products in diagnostic methods. The invention further encompasses diagnostic assays and kits comprising antibodies generated against the N-gene or S-gene product.
本发明涉及一种针对引起人类严重急性呼吸系统综合症(SARS)的病毒("hSARS 病毒")的高通量诊断检测方法。特别是,本发明涉及一种高通量反转录-PCR 诊断试验,用于检测与 SARS 相关的
冠状病毒
(SARS-CoV)的高通量反转录-PCR 诊断试验。本检测方法是一种快速、可靠的检测方法,可用于诊断和监测 SARS 的传播,它以 hSARS 病毒的 N(核帽)基因的核苷酸序列为基础。本方法消除了假阴性结果,提高了检测灵敏度。本发明还公开了 hSARS 病毒的 S(钉螺)基因。本发明还涉及 hSARS 病毒的 N 基因和 S 基因产物的氨基酸序列的推导,以及 N 基因和 S 基因产物在诊断方法中的应用。本发明还包括由针对 N 基因或 S 基因产物产生的抗体组成的诊断方法和试剂盒。