C12Q2537/16

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.

Sequence tags

Provided herein is a new class of nucleic acid tagging molecules which are essentially free of homopolymer stretches. The tagging molecules can tag a plurality of individual target molecules for detection with a high degree of accuracy. The tagging molecules can be used to tag at least 105 or 106 individual target molecules. The tagged individual target molecules can be subjected to high throughput sequence analysis.

Sequence tags

Provided herein is a new class of nucleic acid tagging molecules which are essentially free of homopolymer stretches. The tagging molecules can tag a plurality of individual target molecules for detection with a high degree of accuracy. The tagging molecules can be used to tag at least 105 or 106 individual target molecules. The tagged individual target molecules can be subjected to high throughput sequence analysis.

Methods for Detecting Genetic Variations

Technology provided herein relates in part to methods, processes, machines and apparatuses for detecting genetic variations. In some embodiments, the technology is related to non-invasive assessment of aneuploidies.

Methods for Detecting Genetic Variations

Technology provided herein relates in part to methods, processes, machines and apparatuses for detecting genetic variations. In some embodiments, the technology is related to non-invasive assessment of aneuploidies.

Reagents for detecting Alu elements in cell-free DNA (cfDNA)

Provided herein is the use of measurements of cell-free DNA, protein, and/or metabolite found in biofluid (e.g., urine) for identifying and treating organ injury. Provided herein are methods and compositions for monitoring, detecting, quantifying, and treating kidney injury in subjects suffering from or suspected of having an altered renal status by measuring amounts of cfDNA and one or more other markers, such as inflammation markers, apoptosis markers, protein, and DNA methylation.

Reagents for detecting Alu elements in cell-free DNA (cfDNA)

Provided herein is the use of measurements of cell-free DNA, protein, and/or metabolite found in biofluid (e.g., urine) for identifying and treating organ injury. Provided herein are methods and compositions for monitoring, detecting, quantifying, and treating kidney injury in subjects suffering from or suspected of having an altered renal status by measuring amounts of cfDNA and one or more other markers, such as inflammation markers, apoptosis markers, protein, and DNA methylation.

Method of measuring a fractional concentration of tumor DNA

A frequency of somatic mutations in a biological sample (e.g., plasma or serum) of a subject undergoing screening or monitoring for cancer, can be compared with that in the constitutional DNA of the same subject. A parameter can derived from these frequencies and used to determine a classification of a level of cancer. False positives can be filtered out by requiring any variant locus to have at least a specified number of variant sequence reads (tags), thereby providing a more accurate parameter. The relative frequencies for different variant loci can be analyzed to determine a level of heterogeneity of tumors in a patient.

Method of measuring a fractional concentration of tumor DNA

A frequency of somatic mutations in a biological sample (e.g., plasma or serum) of a subject undergoing screening or monitoring for cancer, can be compared with that in the constitutional DNA of the same subject. A parameter can derived from these frequencies and used to determine a classification of a level of cancer. False positives can be filtered out by requiring any variant locus to have at least a specified number of variant sequence reads (tags), thereby providing a more accurate parameter. The relative frequencies for different variant loci can be analyzed to determine a level of heterogeneity of tumors in a patient.

MOLECULAR PROGRAMMING TOOLS

The present disclosure provides, in some aspects, nucleic acid-based molecular tools that enable the recording of molecular structure and soluble signals as well as the programmed assembly of molecular structures.