Droplet-based nucleic acid amplification in a temperature gradient
US8951732B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 23, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q1/6846
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of amplifying a nucleic acid, the method comprising cycling an amplification-ready droplet through a temperature gradient to locations within the temperature gradient suitable for effecting steps in an amplification reaction.
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