| abstract |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a reagent and a method for detecting bacteria of the genus Listeria, especially L. monocytogenes. SOLUTION: The detection reagent includes a primer having a sequence selected from the iap gene of L. monocytogenes. Furthermore, the reagent according to the invention comprises a peptide whose sequence is selected from the p60 protein and which is suitable for the production of specific antibodies for immunological detection of L. monocytogenes. [Selection diagram] None |