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Development of an improved test for BSE using Biomicrochip Technology

Objective

Develop a rapid and sensitive method for the detection of BSE infected cattle.

More information

There is no reliable method to detect BSE infected cattle from blood samples The purpose of this project is the development of a sensitive method for BSE prion detection.
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Utilize a protein microarray sytstem with capturing and detecting antibodies.

Investigators
Kania, Stephen
Institution
University of Tennessee
Start date
2004
End date
2006
Funding Source
Nat'l. Inst. of Food and Agriculture
Project number
TENV31-026KANIAMONT
Accession number
203913
Categories
Viruses and Prions
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