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Covalently linked oligonucleotide minor groove binder conjugates

US6426408B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 18, 2000
Grant dateJul 30, 2002
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q1/6813
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Minor groove binding molecules are covalently bound to oligonucleotides which in their base sequence are complementary to a target sequence of single stranded or double stranded DNA, RNA or hybrids thereof. The covalently bound oligonucleotide minor groove binder conjugates strogly bind to the target sequence of the complementary strand.

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