The present invention resides in a detection agent that can be used to amplify a detection signal for a target molecule. The detection agent contains a linear first single-stranded nucleic acid attached to a capture moiety that specific binds the target molecule of interest. The first single-stranded nucleic acid includes a plurality of repeat sequences, each of which is non-homopolymeric and can specifically bind to a second single-stranded nucleic acid that has at least one detectable label. Related method for using the claimed detection agent to amplify a detection signal and a kit for this purpose are also disclosed.
申请公布号
WO03083129(A3)
申请公布日期
2004.06.24
申请号
WO2003US08996
申请日期
2003.03.21
申请人
BIO-RAD LABORATORIES, INC.
发明人
LIU, JASON;BRENNEMAN III, JOHN, WESLEY;CARILLO, ARLENE;HIXSON, CRAIG