Methods for rapid forensic analysis of mitochondrial DNA and characterization of mitochondrial DNA heteroplasmy
US7666588B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 12, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2333/36
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides methods for rapid forensic analysis of mitochondrial DNA and methods for characterizing heteroplasmy of mitochondrial DNA, which can be used to assess the progression of mitochondrial diseases.
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