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Method for reducing fluorescence quenching in bioassays

US7309567B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 2000
Grant dateDec 18, 2007
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S436/80
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to a process for reducing the fluorescence quenching caused by the measuring medium, in a fluorescence assay for an analyte using at least one fluorescent label, characterized in that a fluorescent conjugate comprising an oligonucleotide bonded to a rare-earth metal cryptate is introduced into the measuring medium.

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