Cyanine dyes
US8889886B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 25, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2333/9126
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention provides a novel class of cyanine dyes that are functionalized with sulfonic acid groups and a linker moiety that facilitates their conjugation to other species and substituent groups which increase the water-solubility, and optimize the optical properties of the dyes. Also provided are conjugates of the dyes, methods of using the dyes and their conjugates and kits including the dyes and their conjugates.
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