Methods and reagents for preserving RNA in cell and tissue samples
US6528641B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 26, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N15/1003
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This specification relates to the field of molecular biology and provides novel methods and reagents for preserving and protecting the ribonucleic acid (RNA) content of samples from degradation prior to RNA isolation. This preservation may be accomplished without ultra-low temperature storage or disruption of the tissue.
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