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Biotinylated psoralens

US4868311A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 2, 1988
Grant dateSep 19, 1989
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Expiry dateApr 2, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/141111
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein Y is biotin or iminobiotin, X is CH.sub.2, P is psoralen or a psoralen derivative, r is an integer equal to or greater than 2 and s is an integer equal to or greater than 1. The invention also provides a method for preparing a biotinylated psoralen or a biotinylated psoralen derivative. Further provided are methods for detecting, purifying, and isolating nucleic acids, and methods for delivering an iminobiotinylated psoralen to a cell.

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