METHOD AND KIT FOR TARGET MOLECULE CHARACTERIZATION
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1. A method of characterizing a target molecule, the method comprising:
- using one or more identifying molecules attached to the target molecule, forming two or more addressable divided sections,wherein the one or more identifying molecules include a random or unique identifying portion, andwherein the two or more addressable divided sections can be used to characterize the target molecule.
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Abstract
Methods and kits for characterizing molecules, such as nucleic acids, large oligonucleotides, or portions thereof and/or to methods and kits for preparing samples for a characterization process are disclosed. Exemplary methods and kits can be used to form addressable portions, such that the addressable portions can be identified, sequenced, and reassembled to reconstruct an exemplary or characteristic molecule of a target molecule.
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1. A method of characterizing a target molecule, the method comprising:
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using one or more identifying molecules attached to the target molecule, forming two or more addressable divided sections, wherein the one or more identifying molecules include a random or unique identifying portion, and wherein the two or more addressable divided sections can be used to characterize the target molecule. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method of characterizing a target molecule, the method comprising the steps of:
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attaching a first identifying molecule to a first end of the target molecule; attaching a second identifying molecule to a second end of the target molecule; forming a plurality of continuous molecules; and dividing a first portion of the continuous molecules into addressable first sections and a second portion of the continuous molecules into addressable second sections. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method of characterizing a target molecule, the method comprising the steps of:
using a first amplification process, attaching a first identifying molecule to a first end of the target molecule and attaching a second identifying molecule to a second end of the target molecule; forming a plurality of continuous molecules; and dividing a portion of the plurality of continuous molecules into a plurality of first sections and another portion of the plurality of continuous molecules into a plurality of second sections.
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