DNA sequence encoding the myotonic dystrophy gene and uses thereof
US5955265A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 14, 1995 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q2600/172
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method by which a nucleotide sequence, specifically a CTG triplet repeat, shown to be expanded in individuals affected with myotonic dystrophy can be identified in a sample obtained from an individual. The present method can be used to identify individuals in whom the CTG triplet repeat is present in normal copy number and individuals in whom the CTG triplet repeat occurs in abnormally high copy number, as well as to further identify individuals likely to be minimally affected and individuals likely to be more severely affected.
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