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Modified polymerases for improved incorporation of nucleotide analogues

US8460910B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 10, 2004
Grant dateJun 11, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 1, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Y207/07007
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to modified polymerase enzymes which exhibit improved incorporation of nucleotide analogues bearing substituents at the 3′ position of the sugar moiety that are larger in size than the naturally occurring 3′ hydroxyl group. Also described are methods of using the polymerases to incorporate nucleotides into polynucleotides, particularly in the context of DNA sequencing.

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