Novel method for detection, typing, and quantification of human papillomaviruses in clinical samples.

We report the development of a novel detection and typing methodology for human papillomaviruses (HPV) based on real-time PCR with the self-probing fluorescent primers known as Scorpions. This technique is quick, simple, specific, sensitive, and capable of estimating viral load per cell. We report t...

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Main Authors: Hart, K, Williams, O, Thelwell, N, Fiander, A, Brown, T, Borysiewicz, L, Gelder, C
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2001