Development Of Detection Technologies For Toxins And Their Validation In Food Matrices

Docket Number: 1107
Serial Number: 12138415

Summary: High affinity antibodies for binding epitopes of BoNT/A and hybridomas that produce such antibodies are described. The antibodies may be used in a kit for detecting BoNT/A in a sample. Patent Status: Patent Application Filed on June 13, 2008. Link at USPTO filed under patent title “High-Affinity Monoclonal Antibodies for Botulinum Toxin Type A.” Inventors:   Larry H Stanker Foodborne Contaminants Research USDA, ARS, PWA, WRRC-FCR 800 BUCHANAN STREET ALBANY, CA, 94710 Phone: (510) 559-5984 Fax: (510) 559-6162 larry.stanker@ars.usda.gov     Luisa W Cheng Foodborne Contaminants Research (same address as first inventor) Phone: (510) 559-6337 Fax: (510) 559-6429 luisa.cheng@ars.usda.gov     Miles C. Scotcher Foodborne Contaminants Research (same address as first inventor) Phone: (510) 559-5833 Fax: (510) 559-6429 miles.scotcher@ars.usda.gov