Patents Examined by Ardin H. Marsche
  • Patent number: 5112736
    Abstract: A method for the multiplex sequencing on DNA is disclosed which comprises the electroblotting or specific base terminated DNA fragments, which have been resolved by gel electrophoresis, onto the surface of a neutral non-aromatic polymeric microporous membrane exhibiting low background fluorescence which has been surface modified to contain amino groups. Polypropylene membranes are preferably and the introduction of amino groups is accomplished by subjecting the membrane to radio or microwave frequency plasma discharge in the presence of an aminating agent, preferably ammonia. The membrane, containing physically adsorbed DNA fragments on its surface after the electroblotting, is then treated with crosslinking means such as UV radiation or a glutaraldehyde spray to chemically bind the DNA fragments to the membrane through said smino groups contained on the surface thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1992
    Assignees: University of Utah, Brigham Young University
    Inventors: Karin D. Caldwell, Tun-Jen Chu, William G. Pitt