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Flow cytometry based micronucleus assays and kits

US7527978B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 7, 2004
Grant dateMay 5, 2009
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Expiry dateMar 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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