Yeast artificial chromosomes containing DNA encoding the cystic fibrosis (CFTR) gene
US5939255A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 27, 1994 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2014 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q2600/156
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Yeast Artificial Chromosomes (YACS) containing DNA encoding the cystic fibrosis (CFTR) gene are described. The YACs allow detailed analysis of the coding and non-coding regions of the gene and the determination of cystic fibrosis alleles in sample DNA from an individual or individuals.
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