Array based method and kit for determining copy number and genotype in pseudogenes

A kit and copy number technology, applied in the field of genetic analysis, can solve problems such as technical complexity

Pending Publication Date: 2021-04-09
AFFYMETRIX INC
View PDF16 Cites 3 Cited by
  • Summary
  • Abstract
  • Description
  • Claims
  • Application Information

AI Technical Summary

Problems solved by technology

In some cases, it is often technically complex to assign signals to their corresponding genes and perf

Method used

the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
View more

Image

Smart Image Click on the blue labels to locate them in the text.
Viewing Examples
Smart Image
  • Array based method and kit for determining copy number and genotype in pseudogenes
  • Array based method and kit for determining copy number and genotype in pseudogenes
  • Array based method and kit for determining copy number and genotype in pseudogenes

Examples

Experimental program
Comparison scheme
Effect test

example

[0242] Screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy Carriers

[0243] Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a rare but devastating disease with autosomal recessive inheritance. In some populations, 1 in 50 people carries a mutation in the SMN1 gene, which encodes a defective survival motor neuron (SMN) protein. Carrier screening requires accurate determination of the number of functional SMN1 genes in an individual. The presence of a highly homologous but largely non-functional SMN2 gene complicates carrier detection. Among the 28,081 bp of the SMN1 and SMN2 genes, only 27 positions differed (21 single-nucleotide substitutions and 6 small indels), accounting for only 38 nucleotides that differed between the SMN1 and SMN2 gene sequences.

[0244] In the examples provided herein, array-based analytical assays for genotyping and screening for SMA vectors according to some embodiments were designed and performed. Specifically, the arrays used herein have probe sets designed to differentiat...

example 1

[0245] Example 1 - Design of Probe Sets

[0246] Comparison of the SMN1 gene and SMN2 genomic DNA sequences identified 27 locations where there were sequence differences between these two genes. These differences were used to design gene-specific probe sets. Most of these positions are intronic, but one is within exon 7 and one is within exon 8. (see Figure 5 ) exon 7 positioning is both a sequence difference between SMN1 and SMN2 and the site of a mutation that converts SMN1 into a non-functional SMN2 gene. This mutation interferes with exon splice junctions and results in transcripts that do not contain exon 7. The most common type of carrier is an exon 7 deletion mutation, but gene conversion mutations can also occur. figure 2 Four genomic locations are shown with probe sets used to detect relative copy numbers of SMN1 and SMN2.

[0247] Carrier determination requires an accurate assessment of the total copy number of SMN1 and SMN2. The 1,181 copy number probe set h...

example 2

[0248] Example 2 - Sample Preparation

[0249] Example 2.1 - During Genome Amplification and Target Amplification

[0250] Usually by following the Thermo Fisher Scientific CarrierScan TM Protocols are available for the Analytical Assay Kit (Catalog # 931931 ) and the GeneTitan Instrument (supra) to prepare and process nucleic acid samples for genotyping and carrier screening for SMA. Briefly, a biological sample obtained from an individual (eg, whole blood, saliva, or cells) and genomic DNA (gDNA) are isolated from the biological sample. Isolated gDNA diluted to 5 μg / μL was used to amplify gDNA and multiplex PCR for amplification of target polynucleotides was also performed. For amplification of gDNA samples, 20 μL of diluted gDNA and 20 μL of control DNA were aliquoted separately into plates (eg, Applied Bioscience Genetic 96 square well plates). After the plate was sealed and spun, PCR reactions were performed with reagents as indicated in the manufacturer's protocol. F...

the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
Login to view more

PUM

No PUM Login to view more

Abstract

Provided herein are methods and associated compositions, kits, systems, devices and instruments useful for genetic analysis where there i s/a re a sequence(s) similar to the gene of interest in a sample, e.g. for determining the spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) carrier status. In the methods, a combined copy number for related genes (e.g., a gene of interest and its pseudogene, e.g. SMN1 and SMN2) can be determined via an assay. In addition, relative amounts of the related genes, i.e., a ratio of the related genes can be determined via the assay. Using the data of the combined copy number and the ratio of the related genes, the genotype of the gene of interest (as well as its pseudogene(s), if desired) can be determined with high accuracy.

Description

technical field [0001] The present disclosure provides methods for genetic analysis, including genotyping of nucleic acids and copy number analysis, as well as related compositions, kits, systems, devices and instruments. Background technique [0002] The analysis of nucleic acid sequences, such as DNA and RNA samples obtained from biological samples or organisms, has generated great interest in the research and healthcare communities. Using suitable methods, collections of nucleic acid sequences can be analyzed to discern various genetic information, such as genotype and copy number variations, which can be important for diagnosing or screening the source of the nucleic acids and diseases or conditions in family members thereof. Analysis of certain nucleic acid sequences (eg, clinically relevant genes or genes associated with a pathogenic condition or disease) can be very difficult if there are other nucleic acid sequences (eg, pseudogenes) that are highly similar to the ac...

Claims

the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
Login to view more

Application Information

Patent Timeline
no application Login to view more
IPC IPC(8): C12Q1/6827C12Q1/6837
CPCC12Q1/6827C12Q1/6837C12Q2535/131C12Q2565/501C12Q2537/16G16B40/30G16B20/10
Inventor A·洛特J·施密特吴龙洋R·R·瓦尔马蔡征T-N·勒S·墨寒K·奥尔
Owner AFFYMETRIX INC
Who we serve
  • R&D Engineer
  • R&D Manager
  • IP Professional
Why Eureka
  • Industry Leading Data Capabilities
  • Powerful AI technology
  • Patent DNA Extraction
Social media
Try Eureka
PatSnap group products

Browse by: Latest US Patents, China's latest patents, Technical Efficacy Thesaurus, Application Domain, Technology Topic.

© 2024 PatSnap. All rights reserved.Legal|Privacy policy|Modern Slavery Act Transparency Statement|Sitemap