Methods for rapid forensic analysis of mitochondrial DNA and characterization of mitochondrial DNA heteroplasmy
US9752184B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 11, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2333/36
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides methods for rapid forensic analysis of mitochondrial DNA and methods for characterizing heteroplasmy of mitochondrial DNA, which can be used to assess the progression of mitochondrial diseases.
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