(19)
(11) EP 1 127 167 A1

(12)

(43) Date of publication:
29.08.2001 Bulletin 2001/35

(21) Application number: 99971466.0

(22) Date of filing: 02.11.1999
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7C12Q 1/68, G01N 33/53, C12P 19/34, C12N 5/00, G01N 33/566
(86) International application number:
PCT/US9925/653
(87) International publication number:
WO 0026/410 (11.05.2000 Gazette 2000/19)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE
Designated Extension States:
AL LT LV MK RO SI

(30) Priority: 03.11.1998 US 106857 P

(71) Applicant: Saigene Corporation
Redmond, WA 98052 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • HAYDOCK, Paul, V.
    Seattle, WA 98155 (US)
  • RAY, Jason, D.
    Seattle, WA 98133 (US)

(74) Representative: Baldock, Sharon Claire et al
BOULT WADE TENNANT,Verulam Gardens70 Gray's Inn Road
London WC1X 8BT
London WC1X 8BT (GB)

   


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