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Nucleic acid extraction methods

US4908318A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 4, 1987
Grant dateMar 13, 1990
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Expiry dateSep 4, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q1/6806
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of extracting nucleic acids from a crude buffy coat fraction in an aqueous medium includes the steps of treating the buffy coat fraction to break open the white blood cells to release the proteins and the nucleic acids in the cells into the aqueous medium; solubilizing the proteins and the nucleic acids in the aqueous medium; and precipitating the nucleic acids under conditions under which the proteins remain in solution.

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