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Methods and kits for identifying target nucleotides in mixed populations

US7427479B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 29, 2005
Grant dateSep 23, 2008
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Expiry dateJan 7, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q1/6862
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Ligation-based methods and kits are disclosed for identifying at least two target nucleotides in a mixed population sample, that is a sample that contains or potentially contains target nucleic acid sequences from more than one source. Typically, two ligation reaction compositions are formed, ligation products generated, and the ligation products or their surrogates are analyzed to identify target nucleotides in the mixed population sample. In certain embodiments, the target nucleic acid sequences, the ligation products, or both are amplified. In certain embodiments, multiplex amplification and/or ligation reactions are performed.

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