Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method of determining the genotype of a sample polynucleotide having at least a first variant site. At least a portion of the sample polynucleotide is amplified to obtain first amplicons, the first amplicons including the first variant site. The first amplicons are combined with first and second different polynucleotide controls, the first and second polynucleotide controls differing by at least one base therealong, the position of the at least one differing base corresponding to the first variant site of the sample polynucleotide. A plurality of first duplexes are prepared, each of at least some of the first duplexes comprising (i) a polynucleotide strand of one of the first amplicons and (ii) a complementary polynucleotide strand of the first polynucleotide control. A plurality of second duplexes are prepared, each of at least some of the second duplexes comprising (i) a polynucleotide strand of one of the first amplicons and (ii) a complementary polynucleotide strand of the second polynucleotide control. The first and second duplexes are subjected to temperature gradient electrophoresis (TGE) to obtain first and second electrophoresis data. The genotype of the first variant site of the sample polynucleotide is determiend based on the first and second electrophoresis data.
Abstract:
A method for determining a frequency of single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) within genomic DNA includes providing genomic DNA of each of a plurality of different organisms. The genomic DNA of each organism includes first and second portions, e.g., first and second strands. First and second amplicons are prepared from the genomic DNA of each organism. The first amplicon corresponds to the first portion of the genomic DNA and the second amplicon corresponds to the second portion of the genomic DNA. A plurality of duplexes is prepared from the first and second amplicons of the genomic DNA of each organism. At least some of the duplexes include a portion of one of the first amplicons and a portion of one of the second amplicons. The duplexes are subjected to temperature gradient electrophoresis to obtain first electrophoresis data indicative of the rate of SNP at a first location in the genomic DNA of the plurality of organisms.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method for determining the presence of a mutation in a first sample comprising first polynucleotides. The reference sample comprises reference polynucleotides. The first sample and a reference sample are subjected to electrophoresis in the presence of at least one intercalating dye. During electrophoresis the temperature of the first sample and the reference sample is changed by an amount sufficient to change an electrophoretic mobility of at least one of the first or reference polynucleotides. Fluorescence intensity data are obtained. The fluorescence intensity data are indicative of the presence of the first and reference polynucleotides. The data are processed to determine the presence of mutation in the first polynucleotides.
Abstract:
Plasmonic condensers for generating surface plasmon at an evanescent wave surface can include a substrate layer, a metal layer comprising the evanescent wave surface; and a media layer disposed between the metal layer and the substrate layer. The media layer can be active or passive and can include a source of radiation that interacts with the metal layer to create surface plasmons that are not substantially optically detectable as far field radiation until an interfering object is brought into proximity with the evanescent wave surface. When an interfering object such as a sample or specimen is brought into proximity with the evanescent wave surface, it causes coupling of at least some of the surface plasmons into propagating radiation detectable by an objective lens. Systems, methods, and the like are disclosed, as are features of a plasmonic meta-materials illuminator.
Abstract:
A method for determining a frequency of single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) within genomic DNA includes providing genomic DNA of each of a plurality of different organisms. The genomic DNA of each organism includes first and second portions, e.g., first and second strands. First and second amplicons are prepared from the genomic DNA of each organism. The first amplicon corresponds to the first portion of the genomic DNA and the second amplicon corresponds to the second portion of the genomic DNA.A plurality of duplexes is prepared from the first and second amplicons of the genomic DNA of each organism. At least some of the duplexes include a portion of one of the first amplicons and a portion of one of the second amplicons.The duplexes are subjected to temperature gradient electrophoresis to obtain first electrophoresis data indicative of the rate of SNP at a first location in the genomic DNA of the plurality of organisms.