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Polymorphisms in human mitochondrial DNA

US7339049B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 14, 1997
Grant dateMar 4, 2008
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Expiry dateMay 14, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q1/6827
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides novel human mitochondrial polymorphisms, and probes and primers for detecting the same. Detection of such polymorphisms is useful in a variety of fields such as forensic analysis, epidemiology and preventive medicine.

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