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Nucleic acid amplification

US6794141B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 25, 2001
Grant dateSep 21, 2004
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Expiry dateOct 25, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q1/6865
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides methods for the amplification of nucleic acid molecules. Methods for amplifying target polynucleotides, including mRNA, using oligonucleotides, DNA and RNA polymerases are provided. The invention further provides compositions and kits for practicing the methods, as well as methods which use the amplification products.

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