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Compounds and methods for labeling oligonucleotides

US7803936B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 23, 2009
Grant dateSep 28, 2010
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Expiry dateNov 23, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q1/6818
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides a novel method of labeling oligonucleotides, with reporter moieties, including but not limited to, quenchers, fluorophores, biotin, digoxigenin, peptides and proteins. In addition, this invention provides a method of detecting hybridization of oligonucleotides. This invention also provides novel azo quenchers having the general formula shown below.The invention further provides compositions comprising labeled oligonucleotides and solid supports. The invention also provides kits comprising at least one composition of the present invention.

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