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Method and apparatus for the automated generation of nucleic acid ligands

US7629151B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 18, 2003
Grant dateDec 8, 2009
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Expiry dateOct 1, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N15/1048
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention includes a method and device for performing automated SELEX. The steps of the SELEX process are performed at one or more work stations on a work surface by a robotic manipulator controlled by a computer. The invention also includes methods and reagents to obviate the need for size-fractionation of amplified candidate nucleic acids before beginning the next round of the SELEX process.

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