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Cellular component extraction apparatus and disposable vessel useful therein

US5330916A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 3, 1992
Grant dateJul 19, 1994
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Expiry dateFeb 3, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/25375
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of extracting cellular components, e.g., nucleic acids, particularly DNA, from biological, especially solid tissue, samples, particularly from plants, is provided, whereby all of the steps can be performed in one vessel, and the entire process can be automated. A vessel suitable for this process is provided, as well as a system for the automated performance of the process steps.

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