Abstract:
The present invention provides a method for the amplification of ultra-low amounts of input DNA, in particular the amount of genomic DNA which may be obtained from a single animal, plant or microbial cell, using random RNA primers and a Klenow fragment or an equivalent thereof, to obtain predominantely double stranded DNA amplification products. Further provided is a method of optimising nucleic acid sequence analysis of ultra-low amounts of DNA, said method comprising performing the DNA amplification method of the invention on an ultra-low amount of DNA prior to the nucleic acid sequence analysis of said DNA. Still further provided is a method of nucleic acid sequence analysis, said method comprising a step of sample preparation prior to the analysis step(s) in which the DNA amplification method of the invention is used to amplify an ultra-low amount of DNA in said sample.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to improved processes for production of closed linear deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), in particular cell-free enzymatic production of closed linear DNA molecules, preferably using a closed linear DNA as a template for DNA synthesis. The invention further relates to a novel closed linear DNA species, suitable for use as a template in the improved processes for production of closed linear DNA. Further, the invention pertains to the intermediate products of the processes, since this enables the production of larger quantities of closed linear DNA from the template than with methods known in the art.
Abstract:
Improved methods and compositions are provided herein for primer extension target enrichment of target polynucleotides and affinity capture. The first extension product is enriched by affinity capture using a primer or nucleotides labelled with an affinity ligant, e.g. biotin. The first extension product is displaced or degraded when a second extension primer is extended along the target strand. The second extension primer comprises a barcode region.
Abstract:
This document provides methods and materials for using low coverage whole genome sequencing techniques to assess genomes. For example, methods and materials for using targeted nucleic acid amplification and/or capture techniques in combination with low coverage whole genome sequencing techniques to obtain high coverage sequencing data for one or more pre-selected regions of a genome are provided.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to, inter alia, a microfluidic device for performing single cell genomic DNA isolation and amplification under flow. The microfluidic device comprises a solid substrate having one or more microfluidic channel system formed therein. Each microfluidic channel system of the microfluidic device comprises: (a) an intake region comprising a single microchannel; (b) a plurality of cell segregation microchannels; (c) a cell capture site located downstream of each cell segregation microchannel; and (d) a DNA capture array positioned downstream of the cell capture site and comprising a plurality of micropillars. Also disclosed is a whole genome amplification system that includes the microfluidic device of the present disclosure, as well as a method for conducting single cell DNA analysis via on-chip whole genome amplification while under flow, and a method for multiple displacement amplification (MDA) reactions of one or more nucleic acid sequence isolated single cells.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to DNA polymerases. In particular, the present invention relates to DNA polymerases based on a DNA polymerase from a Psychrobacillus sp . The present invention provides an isolated DNA polymerase or an enzymatically active fragment thereof, said DNA polymerase comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:1 or comprising an amino acid sequence which is at least 70% identical to SEQ ID NO:1. The invention also provides nucleic acid molecules comprising a nucleotide sequence that encodes the DNA polymerase. The invention also provides a method of nucleotide polymerisation and a method of amplifying a nucleic acid in which the DNA polymerase or an enzymatically active fragment thereof is used.
Abstract translation:本发明涉及DNA聚合酶。 特别地,本发明涉及基于来自嗜热脂肪杆菌属的DNA聚合酶的DNA聚合酶。 本发明提供了分离的DNA聚合酶或其酶促活性片段,所述DNA聚合酶包含SEQ ID NO:1的氨基酸序列或包含与SEQ ID NO:1至少70%相同的氨基酸序列。 本发明还提供了包含编码DNA聚合酶的核苷酸序列的核酸分子。 本发明还提供了一种核苷酸聚合方法和扩增其中使用了DNA聚合酶或其酶促活性片段的核酸的方法。 p>
Abstract:
Methods, devices and systems for analyzing precious samples of cells, including single cells are provided. The methods, devices, and systems in various embodiments of the invention are used to assess genomic heterogeneity, which has been recognized as a central feature of many cancers and plays a critical role in disease initiation, progression, and response to treatment. The methods devices and systems are also used to analyze embryonic biopsies for reimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD). In one embodiment, the devices, systems and methods provided herein allow for the construction of genomic and RNA-seq libraries without a pre- amplification step.
Abstract:
Disclosed are methods for detecting a target nucleic acid in a sample. The methods include contacting said sample, in the presence of a polymerase and an endonuclease, with a sequence conversion oligonucleotide having locked nucleic acids at select positions sufficient to decrease non-specific background signal amplification. Also disclosed are methods for detecting a target nucleic acid in a sample in which said sample is contacted, in the presence of a polymerase and an endonuclease, with a sequence conversion oligonucleotide and a signal amplifier oligonucleotide, both having locked nucleic acids at select positions sufficient to decrease non-specific background signal amplification. The disclosure also provides compositions and kits comprising such sequence conversion and signal amplifier oligonucleotides.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the disclosure encompass methods of amplifying nucleic acid from one or more cells using MALBAC (multiple annealing and looping-based amplification cycles) primers. In particular embodiments, the nucleic acid is amplified as amplicons in a linear manner. Specific embodiments include the removal or effective destruction of nonlinearly produced amplicons.