Oncomine™ BRCA Research Assay, Manual Library Preparation

Catalog number:  A32840

Description:

The Oncomine™ BRCA Research Assay consists of two pools of AmpliSeq™ oligonucleotide primers and associated reagents to generate amplicon libraries for next-generation sequencing (NGS) on Ion Torrent™ platforms. The assay is designed to provide sensitive and comprehensive sample amplification of all coding regions of the human BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. This version of the assay is for manual library preparation. For automated library preparation using the Ion Chef™ System, please see Cat. No. A32841.

Features include:

• Validated for use on Ion 318 and Ion 530 chips
• Detects SNVs, InDels, and large exon/gene deletions/duplications
• Compatible with as little as 10 ng input DNA from formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue or blood samples
• Highly uniform coverage across all coding exons and splice sites for efficient sequencing and accurate analysis
• Optimized primer design and amplification chemistry enable highly specific target enrichment
• Validated detection of somatic variants to 5% and lower
• Simple and fast workflow produces targeted libraries in 3.5 hours typically

BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are tumor suppressor genes that code for proteins that are vital components of the homologous recombination pathway of DNA damage repair. BRCA mutations resulting in the deficiency of either gene have been shown to result in inefficient activation of this function and are linked to hereditary predisposition to cancer. Errors in the coding sequence of BRCA genes have been detected in germline and somatic mutations and also occur in tumor samples.

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