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Methods and reagents for preserving RNA in cell and tissue samples

US6204375A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 31, 1998
Grant dateMar 20, 2001
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Expiry dateJul 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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