DNA sequencing using multiple fluorescent labels being distinguishable by their decay times
US6447724B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 15, 1998 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2021/6441
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method is provided for identifying components of a mixture by labeling the individual components with fluorescent agents having different fluorescence lifetimes. The components are subsequently separated, fluorescent labels detected and their lifetimes measured. Based on the measured fluorescent lifetimes, the components of mixtures of small organic molecules, polymers, peptides, saccharides and nucleic acids can be identified.
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