Rapid and sensitive assays for detecting and distinguishing between processive and non-processive telomerase activities
US5856096A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 21, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q2600/136
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Improved telomerase activity assays are provided in which a ligation sequential reaction (LSR) or BrdUTP are used to identify a telomerase specific product. These assays are useful in diagnosing various cancers and determining the clinical prospects for cancer patients. In addition, the assays can be used to screen for substances that interfere with telomerase activity.
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