Aptamers for clostridium difficile diagnostics

摘要

The present disclosure relates generally to the field of nucleic acids and, more particularly, to aptamers capable of binding to toxins produced by Clostridium difficile; diagnostic kits and methods comprising such aptamers; and methods of making and using such aptamers.

主权项

1. A method of detecting the presence of a C. difficile toxin in a test sample comprising contacting said test sample with an aptamer that binds to C. difficile toxin A wherein said aptamer comprises SEQ ID NO: 9.