Abstract: The present invention relates to novel methods and novel solid support materials for the tandem synthesis of two or more different oligonucleotides on the same solid support in one synthetic run. The methods involve novel support preparations comprised of two or more types of orthogonally protected anchor groups. Subsequent to the selective removal of the first of the respective protective groups, the first oligonucleotide is assembled on the deblocked anchor groups according to standard methods, preferably via phosphoramidite chemistry. Following the capping of said first oligonucleotide, the anchor groups blocked by the second type of protective group are selectively liberated and serve is the starting point for the assembly of a second oligonucleotide, and so forth. After completion of all of the syntheses on the solid support, the oligonucleotides are released from the solid support and deprotected at the nucleobases, using standard methods.

Abstract: The present invention discloses novel methods and solid supports for the synthesis of 3′-amino oligonucleotides. The novel supports are based on an unsubstituted or ring-substituted hydroxymethylbenzoyl linker element wherein the hydroxymethyl group is esterified to a solid phase bound carboxylic acid and the carbonyl group is linked to an amino alcohol as an amide. Oligonucleotides are conveniently synthesized on the novel supports with no modifications in the standard phosphoramidite synthesis scheme. The ester function of the support is cleaved under the alkaline deprotection conditions for oligonucleotides to provide a free hydroxymethyl group that aids in the release of the 3′-amino oligonucleotide products with a free amino group through neighbor group participation. The free amino group of the oligonucleotides is available for further conjugation reactions to haptens, reporter groups, surfaces or other small molecules or biomolecules.

Abstract: This invention discloses an improved method for the sequential solution phase synthesis of oligonucleotides. The method lends itself to automation and is ideally suited for large scale manufacture of oligonucleotides with high efficiency.

Abstract: The present invention comprises methods for detecting specific binding interactions through measuring the heat of binding generated when members of specific binding pairs interact with each other. The invention also comprises methods to detect analytes in a solution through measurement of the heat of binding or reaction generated from the interaction of the analytes with binding or reaction partners. In addition, the invention comprises detection devices that consist of spatially addressable arrays of thermistors, which are useful in the multi-parallel thermal analysis of samples. The analytical methods and devices described are particularly useful in the analysis of nucleic acids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for preparing polynucleotides on a solid support in a reactor comprising a column containing an immobilized solid support that is functionalized for polynucleotide synthesis. The solid support can be porous, and can be functionalized with a nucleoside or with a universal synthesis of polynucleotides.

Abstract: This invention discloses an improved method for the sequential solution phase synthesis of oligonucleotides. The method lends itself to automation and is ideally suited for large scale manufacture of oligonucleotides with high efficiency.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of 2'-modified nucleosides is provided. The method comprises a novel intramolecular nucleophilic displacement reaction. Included in the invention are novel 2'-modified pyrimidines and purines prepared according to the method of the invention, novel pyrimidines and purines bearing a 2',3' heterocyclic substituent and oligonucleotides containing said 2'-modified pyrimidines and purines. The 2'-modified nucleosides are useful as anti-viral and anti-neoplastic agents.

Abstract: This invention discloses an improved method for the sequential solution phase synthesis of oligonucleotides and peptides. The method lends itself to automation and is ideally suited for large scale manufacture oligonucleotides with high efficiency.