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Determination of genetic sex in ruminants using Y-chromosome specific polynucleotides

US5459038A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 1993
Grant dateOct 17, 1995
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2013

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

Abstract

Nucleic acid isolates capable of hybridizing only to the Y-chromosome specific DNA sequences of cattle, sheep and goats are described, as are methods for the determination of the sex chromosome constitution of a tissue or cell sample.

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