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Synthesis of oligonucleotides with boranophosphonate linkages

US5859231A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 16, 1996
Grant dateJan 12, 1999
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Expiry dateSep 16, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07H21/00
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates, in general, to a process of enzymatically synthesizing nucleic acids containing boranophosphonate linkages that are resistant to degradation. The invention further relates to methods of utilizing such nucleic acids in DNA and RNA amplification and sequencing, gene therapy and molecular detection protocols.

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