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Method for more efficient electroporation

US6338965B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 17, 2000
Grant dateJan 15, 2002
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Expiry dateMar 17, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N15/64
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention provides improved electroporation methods for transferring nucleic acids of interest into host cells, wherein the host cells are (1) suspended in a substantially non-ionic solution comprising at least one sugar or sugar derivative, (2) mixed with the nucleic acids of interest, and (3) electrically treated. Also, this invention provides for kits used in the method for transferring nucleic acids into host cells.

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