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Detection of DNA/RNA by fluorescence polarization

US6007984A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 23, 1994
Grant dateDec 28, 1999
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Expiry dateMay 23, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q1/6816
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A homogeneous method for detecting amplified RNA or DNA target sequences utilizes signal-labelled DNA or RNA probes which show detectably increased fluorescence polarization when hybridized to target sequences. A convenient one-step analytical procedure requiring no nucleic acid extraction or signal separation step is thereby provided.

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