C12Q2537/16

Method to detect repeat sequence motifs in nucleic acid

Methods for determining the presence or absence of expansion of CGG repeat sequence in the FMR1 gene presence or absence of expansion of CCG repeat sequence in the FMR2 gene are provided. The methods are useful in identifying an individual with normal/intermediate, versus premutation or full mutation allele of FMR1 gene and FMR2 gene due to the expansion of CGG repeats and CCG repeats in the 5′-untranslated region respectively. The methods are also useful for screening newborns for fragile X syndrome or for screening women to determine heterozygosity status with full premutation of the CCG repeat tract. The methods are also useful in estimating the premutation and full mutation carrier frequency and estimating the prevalence of FXTAS AND FXPOI in a population. The methods are simple, rapid and require small amount of sample.

METHODS AND PROCESSES FOR NON-INVASIVE ASSESSMENT OF GENETIC VARIATIONS
20230070843 · 2023-03-09 ·

Provided herein are methods, processes and apparatuses for non-invasive assessment of genetic variations.

METHODS AND PROCESSES FOR NON-INVASIVE ASSESSMENT OF GENETIC VARIATIONS
20230070843 · 2023-03-09 ·

Provided herein are methods, processes and apparatuses for non-invasive assessment of genetic variations.

DIRECT ELECTRICAL READOUT OF NUCLEIC ACID SEQUENCES

Disclosed are devices, systems and methods for direct measurement of polymerase activity. In one example, a device includes at least a first electrode and a second electrode, the first and second electrode being separated by a gap; and a polymerase with two attachment sites, one for attaching to the first electrode and a second for attaching to the second electrode, wherein the two attachment sites are separated by a distance of at least about 1 nm and the distance does not significantly change with conformational changes of the polymerase.

DIRECT ELECTRICAL READOUT OF NUCLEIC ACID SEQUENCES

Disclosed are devices, systems and methods for direct measurement of polymerase activity. In one example, a device includes at least a first electrode and a second electrode, the first and second electrode being separated by a gap; and a polymerase with two attachment sites, one for attaching to the first electrode and a second for attaching to the second electrode, wherein the two attachment sites are separated by a distance of at least about 1 nm and the distance does not significantly change with conformational changes of the polymerase.

METHODS FOR BARCODING MACROMOLECULES IN INDIVIDUAL CELLS
20230143290 · 2023-05-11 · ·

The present disclosure relates to methods and kits for generating single cell barcodes and imparting them to the constituent molecules within a single cell. Additionally, methods to overlay sample barcode and spatial barcode information onto the single cell barcodes are also described. Generation of single cell barcodes is achieved by labeling the genomic DNA of a cell/nucleus with a small handful, preferably just a one or two cellular barcode probes (CBP) that can be amplified and propagated to label the constituent molecules within the cell. The disclosure finds utility in applications such as characterization of cellular heterogeneity, comprehensive profiling of tissue composition, characterization of adherent cells, discovery of new cell subtypes and functions of individual cells in the context of its microenvironment, and others.

METHODS FOR BARCODING MACROMOLECULES IN INDIVIDUAL CELLS
20230143290 · 2023-05-11 · ·

The present disclosure relates to methods and kits for generating single cell barcodes and imparting them to the constituent molecules within a single cell. Additionally, methods to overlay sample barcode and spatial barcode information onto the single cell barcodes are also described. Generation of single cell barcodes is achieved by labeling the genomic DNA of a cell/nucleus with a small handful, preferably just a one or two cellular barcode probes (CBP) that can be amplified and propagated to label the constituent molecules within the cell. The disclosure finds utility in applications such as characterization of cellular heterogeneity, comprehensive profiling of tissue composition, characterization of adherent cells, discovery of new cell subtypes and functions of individual cells in the context of its microenvironment, and others.

USING CELL-FREE DNA FRAGMENT SIZE TO DETERMINE COPY NUMBER VARIATIONS

Disclosed are methods for determining copy number variation (CNV) known or suspected to be associated with a variety of medical conditions. In some embodiments, methods are provided for determining copy number variation (CNV) of fetuses using maternal samples comprising maternal and fetal cell free DNA. In some embodiments, methods are provided for determining CNVs known or suspected to be associated with a variety of medical conditions. Some embodiments disclosed herein provide methods to improve the sensitivity and/or specificity of sequence data analysis by deriving a fragment size parameter, such as a size-weighted coverage or a fraction of fragments in a size range. In some embodiments, the fragment size parameter is adjusted to remove within-sample GC-content bias. In some embodiments, removal of within-sample GC-content bias is based on sequence data corrected for systematic variation common across unaffected training samples. Also disclosed are systems and computer program products for evaluation of CNV of sequences of interest.

USING CELL-FREE DNA FRAGMENT SIZE TO DETERMINE COPY NUMBER VARIATIONS

Disclosed are methods for determining copy number variation (CNV) known or suspected to be associated with a variety of medical conditions. In some embodiments, methods are provided for determining copy number variation (CNV) of fetuses using maternal samples comprising maternal and fetal cell free DNA. In some embodiments, methods are provided for determining CNVs known or suspected to be associated with a variety of medical conditions. Some embodiments disclosed herein provide methods to improve the sensitivity and/or specificity of sequence data analysis by deriving a fragment size parameter, such as a size-weighted coverage or a fraction of fragments in a size range. In some embodiments, the fragment size parameter is adjusted to remove within-sample GC-content bias. In some embodiments, removal of within-sample GC-content bias is based on sequence data corrected for systematic variation common across unaffected training samples. Also disclosed are systems and computer program products for evaluation of CNV of sequences of interest.

KITS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING COPY NUMBER OF MOUSE TCR GENE

The present disclosure provides systems, kits and methods for determining the copy number of a mouse TCR transgene. The primers are specific to the conserved regions of the mouse TCR gene. The primers/probes provide good amplification efficiency and can quickly and accurately determine the copy number of a mouse TCR transgene.