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Target detection and signal amplification

US9725757B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 18, 2013
Grant dateAug 8, 2017
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Expiry dateSep 14, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2333/9005
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to compositions and methods for the detection of target molecules, and the amplification of detectable signals generated by detection assays. More specifically, the present invention relates to methods utilizing catalytic nucleic acid enzymes to generate and/or amplify a signal indicative of the presence of target molecules (e.g. nucleic acids and proteins), and compositions for use in the methods.

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