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Y chromosome specific nucleic acid probe and method for determining the Y chromosome in situ

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OSTI ID:874041

A method for producing a Y chromosome specific probe selected from highly repeating sequences on that chromosome is described. There is little or no nonspecific binding to autosomal and X chromosomes, and a very large signal is provided. Inventive primers allowing the use of PCR for both sample amplification and probe production are described, as is their use in producing large DNA chromosome painting sequences.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
Assignee:
Regents of University of California (Oakland, CA)
Patent Number(s):
US 6300066
OSTI ID:
874041
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

References (2)

A human Y-chromosome specific repeated DNA family (DYZ1) consists of a tandem array of pentanucleotides journal January 1986
Book notices journal October 1987