Method for extracting DNA from dried specimens
US6410725B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 25, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q1/6806
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a composition and to a method for extracting DNA. More specifically, the present invention relates to a composition and to a method to extract DNA from dried biological samples on solid substrates, including but not limited to, buccal smears, semen and especially blood. The method can be conducted in a single-tube. The DNA extracted in accordance with the present invention can be used for DNA amplification reactions, DNA sequencing, DNA restriction analysis and DNA hyridization.
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