The present teachings generally relate to methods, kits, and compositions for detecting target polynucleotide sequences. The teachings also relate to ligation and amplification reactions that generate self-complementary polynucleotide products. In some embodiments, ligation reactions are performed with...http://www.google.de/patents/US7169561?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7169561 - Methods, compositions, and kits for forming self-complementary polynucleotides