Nucleic acid size detection method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8697399
APP PUB NO 20100167284A1
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12444361

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The present invention provides methods of determining the size of a particular nucleic acid segment of interest in a sample of nucleic acids through fragmentation of DNA, size fractionation, an optional second fragmentation, and identification using a marker sequence. In particular aspects, an expansion or reduction of tandem repeat sequences can be detected. In further aspects, carriers and individuals afflicted with fragile X syndrome or other diseases associated with tandem repeats can be distinguished from normal individuals.

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QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INVESTMENTS INCORPORATED300 DELAWARE AVE C/O JOEL S WHITE WILMINGTON DE 19899

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Huang, Donghui San Ramon, US 12 49
Potts, Steven J Flagstaff, US 9 35
Rooke, Jenny Ellen Seattle, US 2 20
Strom, Charles M San Clemente, US 21 123

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