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Pretreatment method for extraction of nucleic acid from biological samples and kits therefor

US7727727B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 26, 2009
Grant dateJun 1, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 26, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q1/6806
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods for pretreating biological samples for extraction of nucleic acid therefrom. The present invention employs a combination of at least one protein denaturant with one or more of the following elements to form a reaction mixture for extraction of nucleic acid: (1) at least one aprotic solvent, (2) stepwise heating, and (3) sample dilution.

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