Development of an improved test for BSE using Biomicrochip Technology

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Investigators: Kania, Stephen
Institutions: University of Tennessee
Start date: 2004
End date: 2006
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.
Utilize a protein microarray sytstem with capturing and detecting antibodies.
Funding Source: Nat'l. Inst. of Food and Agriculture
Project source: View this project
Project number: TENV31-026KANIAMONT
Accession number: 203913
Categories: Viruses and Prions