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Method of computer aided automated diagnostic DNA test design, and apparatus therefor

US6007231A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 14, 1996
Grant dateDec 28, 1999
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Expiry dateAug 14, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q1/6827
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention encompasses a semi-automatic and/or automatic computer-aided technique for designing comprehensive DNA diagnostic tests for mutations in disease genes through searching for optimized conditions for PCR amplification and for optimal melting behavior in denaturing gradient gels and for optimal distribution in two-dimensional electrophoresis display of the mutational target fragments.

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