Enzyme digestion method for the detection of amplified DNA

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PATENT NO 5580730
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08293638

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Qualitative and quantitative methods for detecting the presence of double-stranded, non-5'-phosphorylated DNA in samples that may also contain 5'-phosphorylated DNA and/or single-stranded DNA are described. These methods involve treating the sample with an enzyme that specifically degrades 5'-phosphorylated DNA together with an enzyme that specifically degrades single-stranded DNA. More specifically, methods are described for the detection of the products of DNA amplification reactions, such as the polymerase chain reaction (PCR), wherein post-amplification enzyme digestion substantially reduces or eliminates background signals that are apparently caused by the presence of template DNA and primers in the sample after amplification is complete.

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OLYMPUS AMERICA INC3500 CORPORATE PARKWAY CENTER VALLEY PA 18034

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Okamoto, Naoaki South Setauket, NY 5 66

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