Nucleic acid amplification

US9551027B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Theranos, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Kamila Belhocine · Palo Alto, US
• Josephine Lee · Palo Alto, US
• Pranav Patel · Palo Alto, US
• Aaron Richardson · Palo Alto, US
• Scott Tabakman · Palo Alto, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 18, 2014
• Grant date: Jan 24, 2017
• Expiry date: Nov 18, 2034

Classification

• Technology area (CPC C): Chemistry; Metallurgy
• CPC primary: C12Q1/686
• WIPO field: Biotechnology
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

Methods and compositions for the amplification of nucleic acids and generation of concatemers are disclosed. Amplification methods provided herein may be performed under isothermal conditions. Methods and compositions may include reagents such as nucleic acid polymerases and primers.