Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving nucleic acid
Reexamination Certificate
2007-07-03
2007-07-03
Whisenant, Ethan (Department: 1634)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Involving nucleic acid
C435S283100, C536S023100, C536S024300
Reexamination Certificate
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ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods for analysis of polymers, e.g., polynucleotides, are provided. The systems are capable of analyzing a polymer at a specified rate. One such analysis system includes a structure having a nanopore aperture and a molecular motor, e.g., a polymerase, adjacent the nanopore aperture.
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Akeson Mark
Branton Daniel
Deamer David W.
Sampson Jeffrey R.
Agilent Technologie,s Inc.
Bieker-Brady Kristina
Clark & Elbing LLP
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