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Method for attaching a counter sequence to a nucleic acid sample

US9670529B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 26, 2013
Grant dateJun 6, 2017
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q2525/179
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Described herein is a method for adding a counter sequence to the individual polynucleotide molecules of an initial nucleic acid sample. After addition of the counter sequence, the sample may be amplified and the number of initial target molecules in the sample can be estimated by counting the number of counter sequences associated with the amplified target molecules.

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