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Microfluidic method for nucleic acid amplification

US5939291A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 14, 1996
Grant dateAug 17, 1999
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Expiry dateJun 14, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01L3/5027
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The nucleic acid amplification reactions of the present invention are conducted isothermally, using non-thermal denaturation procedures, such as occurs in chemical- or electrostatic-based denaturation. Embodiments are set forth for automated forms of the claimed procedures.

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