System for the detection and enumeration of suspect target cells in a mixed cell population
US9127302B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 20, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q2600/158
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates generally to the field of identification of DNA sequences, genes or chromosomes. Methods and composition to obtain Unique Sequence DNA probes are provided. Composition comprises of any double stranded DNA containing Unique Sequences from which the repetitive sequences are eliminated according to the method described in this invention. The invention also relates to the preservation of cells that have been identified after immunomagnetic selection and fluorescent labeling in order to further interrogate the cells of interest. Furthermore the invention relates to genetic analysis of cells that have been identified after immunomagnetic selection and fluorescent labeling.
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