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Computer-aided probability base calling for arrays of nucleic acid probes on chips

US6066454A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 10, 1997
Grant dateMay 23, 2000
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Expiry dateOct 10, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/973
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A computer system for analyzing nucleic acid sequences is provided. The computer system is used to calculate probabilities for determining unknown bases by analyzing the fluorescence intensities of hybridized nucleic acid probes on biological chips. Additionally, information from multiple experiments is utilized to improve the accuracy of calling unknown bases.

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