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Nucleotide mixture for improved nucleic acid amplification performance

US7670779B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 11, 2008
Grant dateMar 2, 2010
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Expiry dateFeb 11, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q1/686
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to modification of amplification buffer used in amplification reactions. The modifications result in a significant improvement in results of amplification. In particular, the present invention provides methods and buffers for performing an amplification reaction utilizing a buffer comprising nucleotide triphosphates comprising treating the buffer to substitute a portion of the nucleotide triphosphates with nucleotide diphosphates.

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