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Assay for nucleic acid sequences, particularly genetic lesions, using interactive labels

US4820630A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 23, 1984
Grant dateApr 11, 1989
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Expiry dateNov 23, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S436/80
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Lesions in genetic sequences, for example, the sickle cell anemia mutation in the beta globin gene, are detected by means of interactive labels in a nucleic acid hybridization assay. A signal is generated only if the labels are in physical proximity which is made dependent on whether a predetermined normal or abnormal sequence is present by exposure to appropriate conditions such as restriction enzyme digestion or stringent hybridization.

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