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Sex determination in cattle, sheep and goats using y-chromosome polynucleotides

US5418133A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 26, 1993
Grant dateMay 23, 1995
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Expiry dateJul 26, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q2600/156
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A nucleic acid isolate capable of hybridizing only to y-chromosome specific DNA sequences of cattle, sheep goats and other ruminants. A method for determining the sex chromosome constitution of a tissue or cell sample using the nucleic acid isolate is also disclosed.

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