Selective lysis of cells by ionic surfactants
US9863006B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 30, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q1/04
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention discloses methods, kits-of-parts, and devices for the selective lysis of eukaryotic cells in a sample comprising micro-organisms such as bacteria unicellular fungi. The selective lysis is obtained by incubating the sample in an ionic surfactant under alkaline conditions.
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