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Nucleic acid ligand inhibitors to DNA polymerases

US5693502A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 7, 1995
Grant dateDec 2, 1997
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/81
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention discloses high-affinity oligonucleotide ligands to the thermostable Taq polymerase and Tth polymerase. Specifically, this invention discloses DNA ligands having the ability to bind to the Taq and Tth polymerases and the methods for obtaining such ligands. The ligands are capable of inhibiting polymerases at ambient temperatures.

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