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US 9,809,840 B2Granted
Reference markers for biological samples
OwnerGreg Hampikianinventor
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Abstract
DNA oligomers comprising sequences that are absent from the genome of one or more organisms of interest are used as reference markers (RMs). The RMs are added to biological samples to “tag” and subsequently identify the samples as authentic and to distinguish tagged samples from samples obtained without said markers, for example, in forensic, medical, legal and other applications.
Claims5
A method of making and using a kit for authenticating or tracking a biological sample of a human or other species, comprising the steps of:
- synthesizing one or more reference markers comprising one or more nucleic acid oligomers selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs:
- 1-368;
- and
- providing said one or more reference markers for use as an authenticating or tracking molecule in said biological sample;
- combining said biological sample with said one or more reference markers;
- and then
- determining if a test sample includes said one more reference markers, wherein if said test sample includes said one or more reference markers then said test sample is authenticated to be said biological sample, and if said test sample does not include said one or more reference markers then said test sample is determined to not be said biological sample.
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