Abstract:
In order to address an inability to separate portions of a sample and/or substance, in some embodiments, methods and apparatuses for separating components and/or portions of a sample are provided. For example, a sample collection container may comprise two areas within the container, one which is configured to contain a first volume of the sample, and one which is configured to contain a second volume of the sample. A float device may be configured to seal the portion of the container collecting the first volume from the portion of the container collecting the second volume, after the former portion of the container has been filled. The sample collection container may further comprise a top cap configured to further seal the two portions of the container, and to prevent leakage and/or spilling of the sample from the sample collection container.
Abstract:
Methods for extracting high quality nucleic acids from a heterogenous collection of nucleic acid-containing materials from a biological sample are disclosed. The heterogenous collection of nucleic-acid containing materials may contain cells or microvesicles, or both. The extractions obtained by the methods described herein are characterized by high yield and high integrity, making the extracted nucleic acids useful for various applications in which high quality nucleic acid extractions are preferred, e.g., a diagnosis, prognosis, or therapy evaluation for a medical condition.
Abstract:
The present invention features a novel EGFR variant, EGFRvVI, and methods for detecting the novel EGFR variant. The novel EGFR variant is preferentially expressed in some cancers. Methods for detecting EGFRvVI may aid in the diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutic assessment of a subject.
Abstract:
The present invention discloses methods for diagnosing or prognosing a disease or medical condition in a subject by detecting the presence or absence of BRAF mutant nucleic acids from nucleic acids extracted from microvesicles from a biological sample. The present invention also discloses methods for assessing the responsiveness or determining a treatment regimen for a subject in need thereof by detecting the presence or absence of BRAF mutant nucleic acids from nucleic acids extracted from microvesicles from a biological sample. Methods for isolating microvesicles and extracting DNA and/or RNA from the microvesicles are also described.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to methods of identifying and treating kidney rejection in a subject comprising analyzing microvesicular RNA, cell-free DNA or the combination of microvesicular and cell-free DNA.”
Abstract:
The invention relates generally to the use of microvesicle RNA signatures for diagnosis, predicting, and/or to monitor treatment efficacy, including patients who are candidates for renal transplant and/or who have received a renal transplant.
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides compositions, methods and kits for internal controls of microvesicle isolations. The compositions, methods and kits can comprise enveloped viruses, including, but not limited to, inactive mouse hepatitis virus (MHV).
Abstract:
The present invention features a method and kit for isolating microvesicles or extracting microvesicle nucleic acids from a biological sample by using a control particle. The present invention provides control particles that are viruses or virus-like particles, such as bacteriophages, that contain control nucleic acids that can be detected to assess the accuracy, reliability, and efficiency of the microvesicle isolation or nucleic acid extraction steps. The methods described herein may further comprise the analysis of the presence, absence, or level of at least one biomarker associated with a disease or medical condition for diagnosing, prognosing, or monitoring the disease or medical condition.
Abstract:
The present invention features a method and kit for isolating microvesicles or extracting microvesicle nucleic acids from a biological sample by using a control particle. The present invention provides control particles that are viruses or virus-like particles, such as bacteriophages, that contain control nucleic acids that can be detected to assess the accuracy, reliability, and efficiency of the microvesicle isolation or nucleic acid extraction steps. The methods described herein may further comprise the analysis of the presence, absence, or level of at least one biomarker associated with a disease or medical condition for diagnosing, prognosing, or monitoring the disease or medical condition.