| IBIS BIOSCIENCES, INC. Patent applications |
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| 20120015360 | COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN IDENTIFICATION OF BABESIA BIOAGENTS - The present invention relates generally to the detection and identification of | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120015349 | COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN IDENTIFICATION OF PAPILLOMAVIRUS - The present invention relates generally to identification of HPV, and provides methods, compositions and kits useful for this purpose when combined, for example, with molecular mass or base composition analysis. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20110318821 | BIOAGENT DETECTION METHODS - The present invention relates the use of broad range primer (e.g., as broad range capture olignucleotides) immobilized in a SCODA method gel to allow, for example, selective concentration of target nucleic acids. Such concentrated target nucleic acids may, for example, be: i) eluted from the gel and analyzed (e.g., by broad range primer methods); ii) subject to in situ (e.g., in gel) PCR methods; and/or iii) analyzed in the gel (e.g., by fluorescent detection methods). | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110281776 | INTEGRATED SAMPLE PREPARATION SYSTEMS AND STABILIZED ENZYME MIXTURES - The present invention provides integrated sample preparation systems and stabilized enzyme mixtures. In particular, the present invention provides microfluidic cards configured for processing a sample and generating DNA libraries that are suitable for use in sequencing methods (e.g., next generation sequencing methods) or other suitable nucleic acid analysis methods. The present invention also provides stabilized enzyme mixtures containing an enzyme (e.g., an enzyme used in whole genome amplification), BSA, and a sugar. Such enzyme mixtures may be lyophilized and stored at room temperature without significant loss of enzyme activity for months. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110224106 | Production Of Single-Stranded Circular Nucleic Acid - A method is provided for generating single stranded circular nucleic acid from a sample of target nucleic acid. A complex comprising a transposase and a plurality of hairpin polynucleotides is formed with each of the hairpin polynucleotides having a duplex region comprising a transposase recognition sequence. The complex is mixed with the target nucleic acid, thereby fragmenting the target nucleic acid and ligating the hairpin polynucleotides to the target nucleic acid to form hairpin-linked nucleic acid fragments, each having a nucleobase segment gap between each fragment and its corresponding hairpin polynucleotide. The hairpin-linked fragments are contacted with a ligase, thereby ligating the hairpin-linked fragments together to form single-stranded circular nucleic acid comprising a pair of opposing loops and an intervening duplex region comprising a pair of nucleobase segment gaps. The single-single stranded circular nucleic acid is then contacted with a polymerase and nucleotide triphosphates, thereby filling the nucleobase segment gaps. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110223599 | PARASITE DETECTION VIA ENDOSYMBIONT DETECTION - The present invention provides systems, methods, and compositions for identifying a subject as infected with a parasite by detecting nucleic acid from an endosymbiont of the parasite in a sample from the subject. In certain embodiments, the parasite is a nematode that infects humans or dogs (e.g., | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110200997 | COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN IDENTIFICATION OF ENTERIC BACTERIAL PATHOGENS - The present invention relates generally to identification of enteric bacterial pathogens, and provides methods, compositions and kits useful for this purpose when combined, for example, with molecular mass or base composition analysis. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110183346 | COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN IDENTIFICATION OF NEISSERIA, CHLAMYDIA, AND/OR CHLAMYDOPHILA BACTERIA - The present invention relates generally to the detection and identification of | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110183345 | COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN IDENTIFICATION OF STREPTOCOCCUS PNEUMONIAE - The present invention relates generally to the identification of | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110177515 | COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN IDENTIFICATION OF FRANCISELLA - The present invention provides oligonucleotide primers, compositions, and kits containing the same for rapid identification of bacteria which are members of the | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110172925 | Secondary Structure Defining Database And Methods For Determining Identity And Geographic Origin Of An Unknown Bioagent Thereby - The present invention relates generally to the field of investigational bioinformatics and more particularly to secondary structure defining databases. The present invention further relates to methods for interrogating a database as a source of molecular masses of known bioagents for comparing against the molecular mass of an unknown or selected bioagent to determine either the identity of the selected bioagent, and/or to determine the origin of the selected bioagent. The identification of the bioagent is important for determining a proper course of treatment and/or irradication of the bioagent in such cases as biological warfare. Furthermore, the determination of the geographic origin of a selected bioagent will facilitate the identification of potential criminal identity. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110166040 | COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN IDENTIFICATION OF STRAINS OF E. COLI O157:H7 - The present invention relates generally to strain typing of | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110151437 | COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN IDENTIFICATION OF ADVENTITIOUS VIRUSES - The present invention provides compositions, kits and methods for rapid identification and quantification of adventitious contaminant viruses by molecular mass and base composition analysis. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110143358 | COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN IDENTIFICATION OF TICK-BORNE PATHOGENS - The present invention relates generally to the field of genetic identification and quantification of tick borne pathogens and provides methods, compositions and kits useful for this purpose when combined with molecular mass or base composition analysis. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110118151 | MULTIPLE DISPLACEMENT AMPLIFICATION - The present invention provides methods kits and systems for performing multiple displacement amplification reactions. In one method a sample of nucleic acid is provided. The nucleic acid is contacted with a reaction mixture which includes a set of oligonucleotide primers, a one or more polymerase enzymes and a detergent. The reaction mixture is then subjected to conditions under which the nucleic acid sequence is amplified to produce an amplified product in a multiple displacement reaction. The method may also be carried out by contacting the nucleic acid with the reaction mixture in the form of an emulsion. A kit is also provided for carrying out either the methods described above. The kit includes one or more polymerases, a plurality of primers and a detergent. The kit may also include a hydrophobic polymer and may include instructions for performing a multiple displacement amplification reaction on a nucleic acid sample. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110105531 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSPECIES CHARACTERISTICS OF MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS - The present invention provides compositions, kits and methods for rapid genotyping of strains of | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110097704 | COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN IDENTIFICATION OF PICORNAVIRUSES - The present invention provides oligonucleotide primers, compositions, and kits containing the same for rapid identification of viruses which are members of the Picornaviridae family by amplification of a segment of viral nucleic acid followed by molecular mass analysis. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110091882 | DETERMINATION OF METHYLATION STATUS OF POLYNUCLEOTIDES - The present invention provides compositions and methods for detecting the methylation status of a nucleic acid. In particular, the present invention provides a mass spectrometry-based method of determining DNA methylation status without sequencing. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110086392 | Methods for Repairing Degraded DNA - The present invention provides methods and kits for repair of degraded DNA which may then be used as a template for efficient amplification by a number of different amplification reactions. The method relies upon a series of enzymatic activities provided by DNA repair enzymes. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110065111 | Compositions For Use In Genotyping Of Klebsiella Pneumoniae - The present invention relates generally to identification and characterization of genotypes of | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110045456 | COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN IDENTIFICATION OF ADVENTITIOUS CONTAMINANT VIRUSES - The present invention provides oligonucleotide primers, compositions, and kits containing the same for rapid identification of viruses by amplification of a segment of viral nucleic acid followed by molecular mass analysis. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110028334 | CAPTURE PRIMERS AND CAPTURE SEQUENCE LINKED SOLID SUPPORTS FOR MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTIC TESTS - The present invention provides systems, methods, and compositions for performing molecular tests. In particular, the present invention provides methods, compositions and systems for generating target sequence-linked solid supports (e.g., beads) using a solid support linked to a plurality of capture sequences and capture primers composed of a 3′ target-specific portion and a 5′ capture sequence portion. In certain embodiments, the target sequence linked solid support is used in sequencing methods (e.g., pyrosequencing, zero-mode waveguide type sequencing, nanopore sequencing, etc.) to determine the sequence of the target sequence (e.g., in order to detect the identity of a target nucleic acid in sample). | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110014027 | LIFT AND MOUNT APPARATUS - The present invention provides devices, apparatuses, and systems for lifting and mounting of clinical- and research-related equipment. In particular, the present invention provides a lift and mount system for mass spectrometers (e.g., for time of flight (TOF) mass spectrometers (MS)). | 01-20-2011 |
| 20100317014 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE ISOLATION OF NUCLEIC ACID - The present invention provides compositions and methods for the isolation of nucleic acids from a sample or subject. In particular, the present invention provides isolation, purification, and analysis of total DNA and RNA from a subject or sample. The compositions and methods find particular use in the isolation of nucleic acids associated with arthropods (e.g., ticks), including nucleic acid from pathogens carried by arthropods. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100291544 | COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN IDENTIFICATION OF STRAINS OF HEPATITIS C VIRUS - The present invention provides compositions, kits and methods for rapid identification and quantification of strains of hepatitis C viruses by molecular mass and base composition analysis. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100240102 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR MULTIPLE DISPLACEMENT AMPLIFICATION OF NUCLEIC ACIDS - Disclosed are methods for multiple displacement amplification of a nucleic acid sequence in a sample. The nucleic acid is contacted with a reaction mixture that includes a set of oligonucleotide primers and a plurality of polymerase enzymes. The reaction mixture is subjected to conditions under which the nucleic acid sequence is amplified to produce an amplification product in a multiple displacement amplification reaction. Also disclosed are kits containing a set of oligonucleotide primers with random sequences having lengths of 6 to 8 nucleobases. At least some of the individual members of the primers have one or more ribose modifications that stabilize or lock the ribose ring in a 3′ -endo conformation. At least some of the primers have one or more universal nucleobases. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100219336 | IONIZATION PROBE ASSEMBLIES - The invention relates generally to sample ionization, and provides ionization probe assemblies, systems, computer program products, and methods useful for this purpose. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100204266 | COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN IDENTIFICATION OF MIXED POPULATIONS OF BIOAGENTS - The present invention provides oligonucleotide primers, compositions, and kits containing the same for rapid identification of bacterial bioagents and populations of bioagents which are members of the | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100136515 | COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN IDENTIFICATION OF PAPILLOMAVIRUS - The present invention relates generally to identification of HPV, and provides methods, compositions and kits useful for this purpose when combined, for example, with molecular mass or base composition analysis. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100129811 | COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN IDENTIFICATION OF PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA - The present invention relates generally to identification of | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100128558 | MIXING CARTRIDGES, MIXING STATIONS, AND RELATED KITS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Cartridges useful for mixing materials, such as fluidic materials are provided. A cartridge typically includes a body structure having surfaces that define a cavity with upper and lower portions. A rotatable member generally extends along a horizontal axis in the upper portion of the cavity. One or more protrusions typically extend outward from the rotatable member and into the lower portion of the cavity, and are configured to mix the material when the material is disposed in the cavity. Related mixing stations, systems, kits, and methods are also provided. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100127165 | MASS SPECTROMETY WITH SELECTIVE ION FILTRATION BY DIGITAL THRESHOLDING - The methods described herein generally relate to characterization of large analytes, such as biomolecules, by molecular mass analysis. Specifically, the methods are directed to molecular mass analysis of singly- or multiply-charged ions by selective ion filtering carried out by a digital thresholding process. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100075430 | SAMPLE PROCESSING UNITS, SYSTEMS, AND RELATED METHODS - Sample processing units useful for mixing and purifying materials, such as fluidic materials are provided. A sample processing unit typically includes a container configured to contain a sample comprising magnetically responsive particles, and one or more magnets that are in substantially fixed positions relative to the container. A sample processing unit also generally includes a conveyance mechanism configured to convey the container to and from a position that is within magnetic communication with the magnet, e.g., such that magnetically responsive particles with captured analytes can be retained within the container when other materials are added to and/or removed from the container. Further, a sample processing unit also typically includes a rotational mechanism that is configured to rotate the container, e.g., to effect mixing of sample materials disposed within the container. Related carrier mechanisms, sample processing stations, systems, and methods are also provided. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100070069 | MICROPLATE HANDLING SYSTEMS AND RELATED COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS AND METHODS - Systems, computer program products, and methods useful for handling or managing microplates are provided. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20090311683 | COMPOSITIONS FOR THE USE IN IDENTIFICATION OF FUNGI - The present invention provides compositions, kits and methods for rapid identification and quantification of fungi by molecular mass and base composition analysis. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20090220937 | Compositions for Use in Identification of Adventitious Viruses - The present invention provides compositions, kits and methods for rapid identification and quantification of adventitious contaminant viruses by molecular mass and base composition analysis. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20090148837 | Method for Rapid Detection and Identification of Bioagents - Method for detecting and identifying unknown bioagents, including bacteria, viruses and the like, by a combination of nucleic acid amplification and molecular weight determination using primers which hybridize to conserved sequence regions of nucleic acids derived from a bioagent and which bracket variable sequence regions that uniquely identify the bioagent. The result is a “base composition signature” (BCS) which is then matched against a database of base composition signatures, by which the bioagent is identified. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090148836 | Method for Rapid Detection and Identification of Bioagents - Method for detecting and identifying unknown bioagents, including bacteria, viruses and the like, by a combination of nucleic acid amplification and molecular weight determination using primers which hybridize to conserved sequence regions of nucleic acids derived from a bioagent and which bracket variable sequence regions that uniquely identify the bioagent. The result is a “base composition signature” (BCS) which is then matched against a database of base composition signatures, by which the bioagent is identified. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090148829 | Methods For Rapid Identification Of Pathogens In Humans And Animals - The present invention provides methods of: identifying pathogens in biological samples from humans and animals, resolving a plurality of etiologic agents present in samples obtained from humans and animals, determining detailed genetic information about such pathogens or etiologic agents, and rapid detection and identification of bioagents from environmental, clinical or other samples. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090047665 | COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN IDENTIFICATION OF ADENOVIRUSES - The present invention provides compositions, kits and methods for rapid identification and quantification of adenoviruses by molecular mass and base composition analysis. | 02-19-2009 |
