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6489159 Polymeric arrays and methods for their use in binding assays  
Arrays of a plurality of different heterogeneous polymeric target compositions immobilized on the surface of a solid support are provided. In the subject arrays, the constituent polymeric targets...
6489456 Isolated human secreted proteins, nucleic acid molecules encoding human secreted proteins, and uses thereof  
The present invention provides amino acid sequences of peptides that are encoded by genes within the human genome, the secreted peptides of the present invention. The present invention specifically...
6489120 System and method for a parallel immunoassay system  
A method and system for detecting a target antigen using massively parallel immunoassay technology. In this system, high affinity antibodies of the antigen are covalently linked to small beads or...
6489466 C-3′ protected monomeric nucleotides and synthesis of oligonucleotides on solid support  
Immobilized nucleotide primers of this invention include a modified nucleotide tethered to a support substrate through a linking group. In particular, the modified nucleotide is constructed such...
6486286 Use of hexahydrolupulones as antibacterial agents  
Provided are functionalized silicon compounds and methods for their synthesis and use. The functionalized silicon compounds include at least one activated silicon group and at least one...
6482641 DNA-based integrated circuit  
This Invention, a kind of DNA-based integrated circuit, with the DNA dyeing technology, the inlaying principle between anti-cancer medicine and DNA molecules, can change energy gap of DNA molecules...
6482589 Nucleic acid probes for the detection of genital mycoplasmas  
Nucleic acids having approximately 10 to 250 nucleotides which are capable of hybridizing to rRNA and RDNA of mycoplasma etiological agents of nongonococcal urethritis, pelvic inflammatory disease,...
6482592 Methods and kits for isolating primer extension products using modular oligonucleotides  
The invention provides a method of improving the binding of a series of consecutive nucleotide bases to a complementary target nucleic acid molecule in a sample, wherein said method comprises at...
6482639 Microelectronic device and method for label-free detection and quantification of biological and chemical molecules  
Molecular recognition-based electronic sensor, which is gateless, depletion mode field effect transistor consisting of source and drain diffusions, a depletion-mode implant, and insulating layer...
6475730 Detecting nucleic acids  
The present invention relates to a method of detecting nucleic acids and particularly to a method of analyzing for the presence and/or amount of a nucleic acid.
6475736 Methods for genetic analysis of DNA using biased amplification of polymorphic sites  
Methods for determining genotypes and haplotypes of genes are described. Also described are single nucleotide polymorphisms and haplotypes in the ApoE gene and methods of using that information.
6475721 Sequence specific detection of nucleic acids using a solid carrier bound with nucleic acid analog probes  
A method for the detection of point mutation and polymorphisms in nucleic acids or for sequencing of unknown nucleic acids by a simple procedure using arrays uses nucleic acid analoges as sequence...
6475737 Method of automatically selecting oligonucleotide hybridization probes  
A method for automatically selecting oligonucleotide hybridization probes for detecting a mutation causing a mismatch in a DNA duplex is based on a thermodynamic nearest-neighbour model for...
6475722 Surface treatments for DNA processing devices  
The present invention discloses methodologies for the treatment of the surface(s) of DNA processing devices so as to greatly reduce DNA adsorption to the surface(s) exposed to the DNA-containing...
6472141 Kinase assays using polycations  
Methods, systems, kits for carrying out a wide variety of different assays that comprise providing a first reagent mixture which comprises a first reagent having a fluorescent label. A second...
6472185 Use of selective DNA fragment amplification products for hybridization-based genetic fingerprinting, marker assisted selection, and high-throughput screening  
Methods of genotyping amplified mixtures of DNAs, nucleic acid markers and methods of obtaining markers, kits, recombinant plants, positional cloning and integrated systems for making genotypes and...
6472172 DNA encoding a novel human inhibitor-of-apoptosis protein  
The present invention relates to novel human inhibitor-of-apoptosis polypeptides, designated HIAP3, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, methods for producing the polypeptides, expression...
6472157 Methods for detection of promoter polymorphism in a UGT gene promoter  
The present invention is directed to methods for detecting the presence of genetic polymorphisms that correlate with altered gene expression. More specifically, the present invention is directed to...
6472155 Species specific identification of spore-producing microbes using the gene sequence of small acid-soluble spore coat proteins for amplification based diagnostics  
PCR (polymerase chain reaction) primers for the detection of certain Bacillus species, such as Bacillus anthracis . The primers specifically amplify only DNA found in the target species and can...
6468748 Methods of screening nucleic acids using volatile salts in mass spectrometry  
This invention relates to methods for screening nucleic acids for mutations by analyzing nonrandomly fragmented nucleic acids using mass spectrometric techniques and to procedures for improving...
6469151 PNA-DNA chimeric probe arrays and methods of use  
The invention provides methods, kits, and compositions for ligation of PNA-DNA chimeric probes and oligonucleotides when they are hybridized adjacently to template nucleic acids using ligases and...
6469149 Production of ascorbic acid in plants  
The present invention relates to a polynucleotide in isolated form, which polynucleotide codes for a protein with the activity of the enzyme L-galactono-γ-lactone dehydrogenase, which...
6465175 Oligonucleotide probes bearing quenchable fluorescent labels, and methods of use thereof  
Methods are provided for reducing background signals encountered in nucleic acid hybridization assays and other assays that involve hybridization of a labeled oligomer to its complement. The method...
6465641 One pot synthesis of 5′-hydroxy phosphorylated nucleoside derivatives, and compounds formed thereby  
A method for the preparation of 5′-hydroxy phosphorylated nucleoside derivatives in a single reaction vessel is provided. The method includes contacting phosphorous oxychloride with a halophenyl...
6461571 Method for prolonged storage of DNA molecules and packaging implementing said method  
A process for the long-term preservation of DNA molecules and a packaging for practicing the same provides for extraction, purification and dehumidification of the DNA by any suitable technique...
6462184 Compounds, processes and intermediates for synthesis of mixed backbone oligomeric compounds  
Synthetic processes are provided wherein mixed backbone oligomeric compounds are prepared having at least one phosphodiester internucleoside linkage in addition to one or more phosphorothioate,...
6458537 Methods of DNA typing with tandem repeats  
Methods useful for multiplex amplifying a plurality of loci or genetic systems comprise at least two loci. The at least two loci may be selected from the group consisting of D9S302, D22S683,...
6458539 Photoselection of nucleic acid ligands  
Methods are described for the identification and preparation of high-affinity nucleic acid ligands to bFGF. Included in the invention are specific DNA ligands to bFGF identified by the photoSELEX...
6458584 Customized oligonucleotide microchips that convert multiple genetic information to simple patterns, are portable and reusable  
This invention relates to using customized oligonucleotide microchips as biosensors for the detection and identification of nucleic acids specific for different genes, organisms and/or individuals...
6458534 Gene associated with Nijmegen breakage syndrome, it's gene product and methods for their use  
The present invention relates to a novel gene, NBS1, and its gene product, nibrin. In addition, it relates to methods for detecting mutations or polymorphisms of the gene that are associated with...
6458531 Leptin receptor gene as a genetic marker for leanness in pigs  
Disclosed herein are genetic markers for pig leanness, methods for identifying such markers, and methods of screening pigs to determine those more or less likely to be obese and more or less likely...
6455248 Reagents and kits for detecting fungal pathogens in a biological sample  
The present invention provides novel methods and materials for detecting the presence of a fungus in a biological sample. The inventive methods and materials exploit the fact that the amino acid...
6455255 Method of performing subtractive hybridization using RDA  
The subject invention relates to improvements in nucleic acid isolation, and more particularly, relates to modifications to the subtractive hybridization method and to reagents such as...
6455692 Method of concentrating polynucleotides using MIPC  
The present invention is directed to improved methods for detection of mutations in DNA using Denaturing Matched Ion Polynucleotide Chromatography (DMIPC). The invention includes the following...
6451526 Simplified mutation detection  
The invention involves methods and materials for detecting a mutation in the genome of an organism. Specifically, the invention provides compositions of oligonucleotides and diagnostic kits that...
6451968 Peptide nucleic acids  
Novel peptide nucleic acids and novel linked peptide nucleic acids, form triple stranded structures with nucleic acids. The peptide nucleic acids include ligands such as naturally occurring...
6451540 2′-O-alkylthioalkyl and 2′-C-alkythioalkyl containing nucleic acids  
A compound having the formula: wherein, R1 represents 2′-O-alkylthioalkyl or 2′-C-alkylthioalkyl; X represents a base or H; Y represents a phosphorus-containing group; and R2 represents H,...
6448064 Integrated circuit biochip microsystem  
The present invention discloses a self-contained miniature DNA biosensor designed to detect specific molecular targets, particularly suitable for detection of nucleic acids. For example, hybridized...
6448065 Integrated sequencing device  
The invention is based on the discovery that the sequence of monomers in a polymeric biomolecule can be determined in a self-contained, high pressure reaction and detection apparatus, without the...
6448373 Phosphate linked oligomers formed of monomeric diols and processes for preparing same  
Novel ethylene glycol compounds bearing various functional groups are used to prepare oligomeric structures. The ethylene glycol monomers can be joined via standard phosphate linkages including...
6448015 Probe for detecting point mutations in DNA utilizing fluorescence energy transfer  
A method for detecting point mutations in DNA using a fluorescently labeled oligomeric probe and Forster resonance energy transfer (FRET) is disclosed. The selected probe is initially labeled at...
6444806 Conjugates and methods of forming conjugates of oligonucleotides and carbohydrates  
Oligonucleotides conjugated to carbohydrates and methods for their production are described. These oligonucleotide-carbohydrate conjugates are resistant to degradation by nucleases, are able to...
6444423 Nucleosides comprising polydentate ligands  
The present invention provides for the selective covalent modification of nucleic acids with redox active moieties such as transition metal complexes. Electron donor and electron acceptor moieties...
6444430 Ndr2-related proteins  
The invention provides cDNA which encode Ndr2-related proteins. It also provides for the use of the cDNAs, fragments, complements, and variants thereof and of the encoded proteins, portions thereof...
6444461 Microfluidic devices and methods for separation  
Integrated systems, apparatus, software, and methods for performing biochemical analysis, including DNA sequencing, genomic screening, purification of nucleic acids and other biological components...
6440707 Fluorescence polarization in nucleic acid analysis  
A new method for DNA diagnostics based on template-directed primer extension and detection by fluorescence polarization is described. In this method, amplified genomic DNA fragments containing...
6440697 Ring finger protein zapop3  
The present invention relates to polynucleotide and polypeptide molecules for zapop3, a novel human member of the RING finger protein family. The polypeptides, and polynucleotides encoding them,...
6440671 Use of continuous/contiguous stacking hybridization as a diagnostic tool  
A method for detecting disease-associated alleles in patient genetic material is provided whereby a first group of oligonucleotide molecules, synthesized to compliment base sequences of the disease...
6440676 Diagnostic assay for cancer  
The invention is directed towards gene expression characteristic for cancer, in particular brain cancers such as glioblastoma. Compositions, methods and kits encompassing such therein.
6440943 Oligonucleotides having site specific chiral phosphorothioate internucleoside linkages  
Novel chiral compounds that mimic and/or modulate the activity of wild-type nucleic acids are disclosed. In general, the compounds are phosphorothioate oligonucleotides wherein the 5′, and the...