Automated system for capture and detection of nucleic acids.
A fully automated nucleic acid analysis system is described, which offers positive sample identification, improved sensitivity and reduced user interaction compared to conventional techniques. The system relies on the sequence-specific capture of DNA onto solid-phase particles, confirming product identity without the problems of interpretation and lack of sequence information inherent in gel-based analyses. The system can be used for sequence confirmation, mutation analysis and semiquantitative detection of PCR products.
Tepnel Life Sciences PLC, Manchester, England, UK.
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Brown
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Akinsanya
S J
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Barker
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Brophy
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Dobb
S M
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Doyle
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Hudson
S J
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Minter
M J
MJ
Wraith
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Oultram
D001331:Automation; D019921:Biotinylation; D004252:DNA Mutational Analysis / Q000379:methods; D017931:DNA Primers; D008863:Microspheres; D009696:Nucleic Acids / Q000032:analysis*; D009841:Oligonucleotides / Q000032:analysis; D016133:Polymerase Chain Reaction; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D017421:Sequence Analysis / Q000379:methods
D017931:DNA Primers; D009696:Nucleic Acids; D009841:Oligonucleotides