Flow cytometry based micronucleus assays and kits
US7527978B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 7, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/25375
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention is a method for analyzing immature reticulocytes for the presence of micronuclei. The method includes reticulocyte enrichment, fluorescent labeling, micronuclei staining, and analysis using single-laser flow cytometry. The invention also includes kits containing reagents to use in the method.
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