Abstract:
Probe sets for the multiplexed detection of the binding of, or interaction between, one or more ligands and target antiligands are provided. Detection involves the release of identifying tags as a consequence of target recognition. The probe sets include electrophoretic tag probes or e-tag probes, comprising a detection region and a mobility-defining region called the mobility modifier, both linked to a target-binding moiety. The probes comprise interactive functionalities adjacent the cleaved portion positioned in the probes such that the interactive functionality does not form part of the e-tag reporters. Target antiligands are contacted with a set of e-tag probes and the contacted antiligands are treated with a selected cleaving agent resulting in a mixture of e-tag reporters and uncleaved and/or partially cleaved e-tag probes. The mixture is exposed to a capture agent effective to bind to uncleaved or partially cleaved e-tag probes, followed by electrophoretic separation. In a multiplexed assay, different released e-tag reporters may be separated and detected providing for target identification.
Abstract:
Probe sets for the multiplexed detection of known, selected nucleotide target sequences are provided. Detection involves the release of identifying tags as a consequence of target recognition. The probe sets include electrophoretic tag probes or “e-tag probes”, comprising a detection region and a mobility-defining region called the mobility modifier, both linked to a target-binding moiety. The target-binding moiety of the e-tag probes hybridizes to complementary target sequences followed by nuclease cleavage of the e-tag probes and release of detectable e-tags or e-tag reporters. The mixture is exposed to a capture agent which binds uncleaved and/or partially cleaved e-tag probes, followed by electrophoretic separation. In a multiplexed assay, different released e-tag reporters may be separated and detected providing for target identification.
Abstract:
Cytochrome P-450 assay methods and kits for the methods are provided employing a cytochrome P-450 enzyme, substrates characterized by having an oxidizable methylene group oxidized to an aldehyde and a fluorescent hydrazine. A fluorescent hydrazine is added to the reaction mixture and the resulting hydrazone analyzed by capillary electrophoresis. The method finds use in evaluating compounds for enzyme modulating activity.
Abstract:
Probe sets for the multiplexed detection of the binding of, or interaction between, one or more ligands and target antiligands are provided. Detection involves the release of identifying tags as a consequence of target recognition. The probe sets include electrophoretic tag probes or e-tag probes, comprising a detection region and a mobility-defining region, both linked to a target-binding moiety. In a multiplexed assay, different released e-tag reporters may be separated and detected providing for target identification. The probes comprise interactive functionalities adjacent the cleaved portion positioned in the probes such that the interactive functionality does not form part of the e-tag reporters. Also described are biopolymers and nucleosides containing such interactive functionalities.
Abstract:
Methods and kits are disclosed for determining, either in a homogeneous or heterogeneous assay format, one or more target analytes in a sample using binding compositions coupled to molecular tags by cleavable linkages. Generally, an assay mixture is formed comprising a sample and a reagent comprising multiple such binding compositions under conditions that permit stable complexes to form between the binding compositions and analytes. In one aspect of the invention, the interaction between the binding compositions and their respective binding sites brings a cleavage-inducing moiety into close proximity to cleavable linkages or provides a recognizable substrate for a cleavage-inducing moiety. In this way, one or more molecular tags for each of the analytes are released from the complexes. Released molecular tags are chromatographically separated and the presence and/or amount of the target analytes are determined based on the analysis of the released and separated molecular tags.
Abstract:
Probe sets for the multiplexed detection of the binding of, or interaction between, one or more ligands and target antiligands are provided. Detection involves the release of identifying tags as a consequence of target recognition. The probe sets include electrophoretic tag probes or e-tag probes, comprising a detection region and a mobility-defining region called the mobility modifier, both linked to a target-binding moiety. Target antiligands are contacted with a set of e-tag probes and the contacted antiligands are treated with a selected cleaving agent resulting in a mixture of e-tag reporters and uncleaved and/or partially cleaved e-tag probes. The mixture is exposed to a capture agent effective to bind to uncleaved or partially cleaved e-tag probes, followed by electrophoretic separation. In a multiplexed assay, different released e-tag reporters may be separated and detected providing for target identification.
Abstract:
NNA-derived specific adducts represent an integrated biomarker of exposure to thirdhand smoke (THS) as NNA is unique to THS. The NNA-dG covalent binding adduct could serve as such a biomarker, and play a role in identifying individuals exposed to THS, thus providing critical information for early detection and prevention.
Abstract:
Kits for the multiplexed detection of the binding of, or interaction between, one or more ligands and target antiligands are provided. Detection involves the release of identifying tags as a consequence of target recognition. The kits include sets of electrophoretic tag probes or e-tag probes, a capture agent and optionally a cleaving agent. The e-tag probes comprise a detection region and a mobility-defining region called the mobility modifier, both linked to a target-binding moiety. In using the kits, target antiligands are contacted with a set of e-tag probes and the contacted antiligands are treated with a selected cleaving agent resulting in a mixture of e-tag reporters and uncleaved and/or partially cleaved e-tag probes. The mixture is exposed to a capture agent effective to bind to uncleaved or partially cleaved e-tag probes, followed by electrophoretic separation. In a multiplexed assay, different released e-tag reporters may be separated and detected providing for target identification.