DNA diagnostics based on mass spectrometry
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1. A method for detecting mutations in a target nucleic acid, comprising:
- digesting a target nucleic acid molecule;
capturing digested fragments on a solid support that comprises oligonucleotides complementary thereto;
detecting hybrids and the molecular weights of captured fragments by mass spectrometry, thereby identifying mutations in the target nucleic acid molecule.
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Abstract
Fast and highly accurate mass spectrometry-based processes for detecting particular nucleic acid molecules and mutations in the molecules are provided.
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1. A method for detecting mutations in a target nucleic acid, comprising:
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digesting a target nucleic acid molecule;
capturing digested fragments on a solid support that comprises oligonucleotides complementary thereto;
detecting hybrids and the molecular weights of captured fragments by mass spectrometry, thereby identifying mutations in the target nucleic acid molecule. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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