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RNA-DNA hybrid molecules of nucleic acid

US5708154A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 16, 1991
Grant dateJan 13, 1998
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Expiry dateAug 16, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q1/6853
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Molecules having an RNA block linked to a shorter DNA block is described. The RNA and DNA blocks are complementary to accommodate formation of fold-back molecules having a 3' hydroxyl on the DNA block and an overhanging RNA strand at the end of a short DNA-RNA hybrid.

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