Methods and reagents for preserving RNA in cell and tissue samples
US6204375A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 31, 1998 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N15/1003
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This specification relates to the field of molecular biology and provides a novel method and reagent for preserving and protecting the ribonucleic acid (RNA) content of tissue samples from degradation prior to RNA isolation. This preservation may be accomplished without ultra-low temperature storage or disruption of the tissue.
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