OGT offers new genomic DNA labelling kit for cytogenetic arrays
Oxford Gene Technology (OGT), the pioneer of microarray based technologies, has launched a Genomic DNA labelling kit offering a fast and simple protocol. The labelling kit, which is fully optimised for OGT’s CytoSure™ family of high resolution oligonucleotide arrays, adds to the Company’s comprehensive portfolio of products and services, which together provide a complete solution for cytogeneticists, from sample to result.
The Genomic DNA labelling kit contains Cy3 and Cy5 dyes for dual-colour hybridisations, and uses a unique buffer formulation to allow more efficient use of reagents without loss of signal intensity. The kit contains everything required for the protocol, including nucleotide mix, random primers, enzymes and even the clean-up columns and collection tubes. OGT also offers analysis software to allow easier interpretation of results with data exchange for comprehensive, state-of-the-art cytogenetic profiling, and comprehensive training for customers of its CytoSure arrays.
Barbara DuPont, Director of the Cytogenetics Laboratory at the Greenwood Genetic Center in South Carolina, USA, which provides diagnostic and clinical genetics services, said: “We have moved from the BAC platform to using OGT’s CytoSure arrays, and it was a very easy transition. The array protocols are very quick and simple, and we get a lot of extra information with CytoSure. The addition of the labelling kit has further streamlined sample throughput.”
Spencer Howell, Director of Cytogenetics at OGT, said: “I am delighted to announce the Genomic DNA labelling kit to accompany the second generation of CytoSure oligonucleotide arrays. By supplying arrays, reagents and analysis software, and with new products and array designs in development, we continue our commitment to providing aCGH analysis to cytogenetics laboratories around the world.”
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This product is provided under an agreement between Agilent Technologies, Inc. and OGT. The manufacture, use, sale or import of this product may be subject to one or more of U.S. patents, pending applications, and corresponding international equivalents, owned by Agilent Technologies, Inc. The purchaser has the nontransferable right to use and consume the product for RESEARCH USE ONLY AND NOT for DIAGNOSTICS PROCEDURES. It is not intended for use, and should not be used, for the diagnosis, prevention, monitoring, treatment or alleviation of any disease or condition, or for the investigation of any physiological process, in any identifiable human, or for any other medical purpose.
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