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Method for increasing the sensitivity of assays for target ligand

CA 1340927 C · Owner: Genetic Systems Corporation · Inventors: Linsley, Peter S.; Ochs, Vincent; Brown, Joseph P.

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A method for treating ligands present in unpurified form in fluid samples to remove substances to expose binding sites to enhance immunological binding for use in assays is described. The method includes enzymatic and chemical treatment of ligand using enzyme and mild acid.

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  • Granted March 14, 2000. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended March 14, 2017.
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FiledOctober 7, 1988
GrantedMarch 14, 2000
Term endedMarch 14, 2017
Patent numberCA 1340927 C
Classification (IPC)G01N33/53 +2 more

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1989199219951998200120042007201020132016Application filedOct 7, 1988Patent grantedMarch 14, 2000Term endedMarch 14, 2017

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