Process for the purification of nucleic acids

US6235892A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• Sartorius AG · DE

Inventors

• Wolfgang Demmer · Göttingen, DE
• Dietmar Nussbaumer · Göttingen, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 21, 1999
• Grant date: May 22, 2001
• Expiry date: Dec 21, 2019

Classification

• Technology area (CPC C): Chemistry; Metallurgy
• CPC primary: C12N15/1017
• WIPO field: Biotechnology
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

There is disclosed a membrane process for the purification of nucleic acids in aqueous solutions whereby a lasting reduction of endotoxin content is achieved. The process is suitable for small or large volumes and can be carried out quickly and with simple apparatus.