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Method for indexing nucleic acid sequences for computer based searching

US8116988B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 21, 2007
Grant dateFeb 14, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 22, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG16B50/00
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for indexing nucleic acid sequences to aid computer based searching of nucleic acid sequences by indexing a nucleotide sequence by the presence of unique Kmers in the sequence. The method of the present invention comprises utilizing an algorithm to automatically index a nucleic acid sequence.

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