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Biological assays for analyte detection

US6306589A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 27, 1998
Grant dateOct 23, 2001
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Expiry dateMay 27, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q1/6834
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Fluorescence-based assay methods for detecting biological analytes in a sample. The fluorescence background in these methods is significantly lower than in conventional assay methods. Also provided are methods of attaching nucleic acids to a metallic or metalloid surface.

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