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5625055 Rapid isolation of polynucleotides  
Polynucleotides (particularly DNA) formed from a lysate of cellular material in a holding tube are separated from proteins in a two-phase solvent system formed by a mild oxidising perchlorate and...
5625054 DNA purification by solid phase extraction using fluorinated celite  
The present invention relates to fluorinated surfaces which exhibit sufficient hydrophilicity and sufficient electropositivity to bind DNA from a suspension containing DNA and permit elution of the...
5625053 Method of isolating purified plasmid DNA using a nonionic detergent, solution  
A method of isolating purified plasmid DNA includes the steps of providing cells containing plasmid DNA and lysing the cells with an alkyldimethylphosphine oxide (APO) detergent to produce a...
5616700 Processes for synthesizing nucleotides and modified nucleotides using N.sub .  
Disclosed herein are protecting groups for exocyclic amino groups of the base cytosine for use in the synthesis of oligonucleotides and oligonucleoside phosphorothioates, the protecting groups...
5612181 Method for arranging a polynucleotide on a substrate for point-by-point analysis of the bases thereof  
The invention relates to a method for arranging a polynucleotide on a substrate for point-by-point analysis of each successive base. It includes in combination anchoring the polynucleotide towards...
5612473 Methods, kits and solutions for preparing sample material for nucleic acid amplification  
The present invention provides methods and apparatus for detecting and discriminating multiple analytes within a test sample which are simple, user-friendly, cost-effective and fast. In particular,...
5610074 Centrifugal method and apparatus for isolating a substance from a mixture of substances in a sample liquid  
A centrifugal rotor effects the isolation, in a sequence of steps, of a substance from a mixture of substances dissolved, suspended or dispersed in a sample liquid. Multiple samples are processed...
5610291 Glass fiber membranes modified by treatment with SiCl.sub.4, AlCl.sub.3 or BCl.sub.3 and washing with NaOH to set as a DNA Adsorbant  
The present invention relates to modified glass fiber membranes which exhibit sufficient hydrophilicity and sufficient electropositivity to bind DNA from a suspension containing DNA and permit...
5605798 DNA diagnostic based on mass spectrometry  
The invention provides fast and highly accurate mass spectrometer based processes for detecting a particular nucleic acid sequence in a biological sample. Depending on the sequence to be detected,...
5604097 Methods for sorting polynucleotides using oligonucleotide tags  
The invention provides a method of tracking, identifying, and/or sorting classes or subpopulations of molecules by the use of oligonucleotide tags. Oligonucleotide tags of the invention each...
5596092 Extraction of genomic DNA from blood using cationic detergents  
A process is disclosed for extracting genomic DNA from a biological sample containing a cell source comprising lysing the biological sample with a first cationic detergent in a solution of high...
5591841 Rapid purification of circular DNA by triplex-mediated affinity capture  
A single-step capture of a target supercoiled double-stranded DNA molecule is accomplished by forming a local triple-helix among two strands of the supercoiled circular DNA and an oligonucleotide...
5589342 Kit for separating double-stranded nucleic acid from a single-stranded/double-stranded mixture of nucleic acids  
A method and a kit for separating double-stranded nucleic acid molecules from a mixture containing both single-stranded and double-stranded nucleic acid molecules. The method is particularly...
5587471 Method of making oligonucleotide libraries  
The present invention provides methods of analyzing and evaluating phosphorus bearing monomeric units as to their suitability for use in preparing randomer oligomer libraries. The invention further...
5582984 Methods of use of phenanthridium DNA intercalators for fluorescence detection  
Phenanthridium compounds are provided which are comprised of intercalators and substituted intercalator segments having a functionalized chain or chains which provide a high affinity for binding to...
5571669 Transcription and nucleic acid sequence determination with short primer DNA/RNA molecules and RNA polymerase  
In vitro transcription of RNA or DNA templates from short RNA or DNA primers is acheived in the absence of a DNA promoter sequence. The progressive nature of the elongation complex according to the...
5559221 Method of separating oligonucleotides from a mixture  
A method of purifying full length synthetic target oligonucleotides from a mixture of oligonucleotides, particularly from a mixture containing truncated or failed sequences. The method involves...
5543305 Methods of extracting deoxyribonucleic acids without using a proteolytic enzyme  
This invention provides a rapid and highly effective method for extracting nucleic acids from cells or virions without the use of proteolytic enzymes. Extraction is accomplished within a few...
5534054 Silicon tetrahydrazide for purification of DNA  
Silicon tetrahydrazide compounds produced by reacting SiCl 4 with hydrazine to completion. The compounds are useful for binding DNA, as they do not require the use of chaotrope or alcohol...
5527673 Apparatus and method for transport of nucleic acid sequences by capillary action on a solid support and detection of the nucleic acid sequences  
Apparatus for transport of molecules including nucleic acid sequences in a bibulous carrier comprising a dry bibulous carrier defining a capillary transport path which supports the transport of the...
5523392 Purification of DNA on aluminum silicates, and phosphosilicates  
A process for purifying DNA comprising binding the DNA to a silicate compound in the presence of water, low salt buffer, or physiological buffer and eluting in the bound DNA by heating in a low...
5506103 Method for detecting charged oligonucleotides in biological fluids  
Disclosed is a method for detecting and quantitating oligonucleotides with charged internucleotide linkages in biological fluids. In this method, a biological fluid sample is contacted with an...
5506348 Matrix for matrix-assisted laser desorption mass spectroscopy  
The invention relates to a composition comprising (a) at least one ammonium salt of an inorganic or organic acid, (b) a compound of formula I ##STR1## wherein R is an aliphatic hydrocarbon...
5503816 Silicate compounds for DNA purification  
The present invention relates to a silicon-containing material which exhibits sufficient hydrophilicity and sufficient electropositivity to bind DNA from a suspension containing DNA and permit...
5500342 Method for determining sugar chain structure  
A more exact, reliable, and simple method for determining the structure of a sugar chain, a kit to be used for this method, and novel oligosaccharides useful for the method as standard sugar chains...
5496473 Apparatus for processing biopolymer-containing columns  
An apparatus has been designed that is useful for the automated or semi-automated removal, recovery, deprotection, and/or purification of biopolymers such as oligodeoxyribonucleotides,...
5491224 Direct label transaminated DNA probe compositions for chromosome identification and methods for their manufacture  
Direct label probe compositions which stain DNA of a preselected single chromosome or region of a chromosome of a multi-chromosomal genome are provided that comprise mixed DNA segments which are...
5491133 Methods for blocking the expression of specifically targeted genes  
The use of oligodeoxynucleotides modified at the 3'-terminal internucleotide link as therapeutic agents by a method of hybridizing the modified oligonucleotide to a complementary sequence within a...
5459253 M-RNA purification  
A method kit for purification of m-RNA from a cell are disclosed. Guanidine containing moieties, at high molarity, are use to quickly lyse the cell. They also act to inhibit RNase activity. Without...
5455344 Agarose compositions for nucleic acid sequencing  
A nucleic acid sequencing gel comprising 2 to 10% of a gelling polysaccharide, preferably agarose; a denaturing agent, a non-gelling additive, preferably glycerol, and electrophoretic buffers. This...
5440025 Process for separating nucleic acid polymers  
A method is disclosed for separating a nucleic acid polymer without substantially denaturing the nucleic acid polymer. The method includes contacting a liquid medium, in which the nucleic acid...
5438128 Method for rapid purifiction of nucleic acids using layered ion-exchange membranes  
The present invention relates to a device method and kit for the convenient and rapid isolation and purification of nucleic acids, proteins, peptides, carbohydrates and oligosaccharides from...
5437976 Multi-domain DNA ligands bound to a solid matrix for protein and nucleic acid affinity chromatography and processing of solid-phase DNA  
The present invention is directed to a multi-domain oligonucleotide ligand having multiple functions conferred by each of the domains. The ligand is bound to a solid phase matrix for use in both...
5434049 Separation of polynucleotides using supports having a plurality of electrode-containing cells  
A method for simultaneously detecting a plurality of target polynucleotides in a sample on a single reaction chip and a method for separating a plurality of target polynucleotides are provided. On...
5422241 Methods for the recovery of nucleic acids from reaction mixtures  
A method for the recovery of nucleic acids from a reaction mixture, such as nuclease protection assays, comprising the use of one reagent containing a) nuclease for digesting single-stranded RNA...
5420265 Separation of phosphorothioate oligonucleotides by capillary gel electrophoresis  
A method for separating a mixture of 5'-phosphorothioate mononucleotides, a mixture of 5'-phosphorothioate oligonucleotides, or a mixture of both 5'-phosphorothioate mononucleotides and...
5418284 Surface-modified polyacrylonitrile beads  
A bead composition is disclosed herein which comprises a core of a polyacrylonitrile homopolymer or copolymer and a surface of pendant N-haloamide groups. Also disclosed is a process for the...
5405951 Solid phase extraction purification of DNA  
The invention provides a method for purifying DNA from any source in any form. The method comprises the use of water soluble organic solvents when purifying DNA. By using water soluble organic...
5395928 Chromatographic separation of phosphorothioate oligonucleotides  
A method is provided for the preparation and/or analysis of synthetic phosphorothioate and -dithioate oligonucleotides. In particular, the method permits separation of fully sulfurized...
5386024 Method to prepare nucleic acids from a biological sample using low pH and acid protease  
Method for making available a desired nucleic acid contained in a biological sample, comprising the steps of acidifying said biological sample to a pH at which endogenous nucleases capable of...
5380833 Polynucleotide reagents containing selectable cleavage sites  
Novel methods for assaying a nucleic acid analyte are provided, which employ polynucleotides having oligonucleotide sequences substantially homologous to a sequence of interest in the analyte,...
5380645 Generalized method for assessment of colorectal carcinoma  
A method is provided for assessing the generalized genetic change which occurs during tumorigenesis. The method relies on measurement of loss of a large number of alleles from the chromosomes of...
5374522 Method for releasing RNA and DNA from cells  
A method is disclosed for disrupting cells, including microorganisms, and facilitating thereby the release of cellular components including RNA and DNA into solution. Solutions or suspensions of...
5352777 DNA isolation from animal cells  
A novel method for the isolation of high molecular weight DNA from plants, yeast bacteria, and animal cells or tissue employs xanthate forming compounds, such as sodium/potassium ethyl...
5352609 Cartridge, apparatus, and method for preparing purified nucleic acids from a cell sample  
A cartridge for preparing nucleic acids such as DNA from cells comprises two end rings (14) enabling it to be mounted in sealed manner in a tube (10), two dialysis membranes (16) delimiting a...
5346994 Shelf-stable product and process for isolating RNA, DNA and proteins  
Shelf-stable solvent solutions and methods for simultaneously isolating RNA, DNA and proteins from biological samples are disclosed. The solvent solutions include phenol and a guanidinium compound,...
5342931 Process for purifying DNA on hydrated silica  
A process for purifying DNA comprising 1) binding the DNA to a hydrated silica in the presence of water or physiological buffers in which the hydrated silica is prepared by refluxing silicon...
5330914 Apparatus and method for automated purification of extra-chromo-somal DNA from a cell suspension in a container  
This invention relates to an apparatus for automatic purification of extra-chromosomal DNA from a cell suspension in a container. The apparatus comprises a device for introducing the cell...
5329000 Purification of DNA with silicon tetrahydrazide  
A process for purifying DNA in which the DNA is bound to silicon tetrahydrazide in the presence of less than 2M chaotrope, low salt buffers, or water. The DNA is then eluted with low salt buffer or...
5324829 High specific activity nucleic acid probes having target recognition and signal generating moieties  
The probes of the invention are made up of a target recognition moiety and a signal generation moiety. In the first step of the preparatory method of the invention, the 5' or 3' terminus or both of...