Method for drying dye-terminator sequencing reagents
US7407747B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 15, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q1/6869
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A dry composition comprising a nucleotide linked to a fluorescent dye is provided. A method of making a dry composition comprising the step of drying a solution comprising a nucleotide linked to a fluorescent dye is provided. A method is provided for performing a reaction on a nucleic acid substrate comprising: (a) providing a vessel containing a dried composition comprising a nucleotide linked to a fluorescent dye, and (b) adding to the vessel an aqueous solution and the nucleic acid substrate. A kit is provided for determining the sequence of a nucleic acid, the kit comprising a dry composition comprising a nucleotide linked to a fluorescent dye.
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