Abstract: The present invention relates to detection of nucleic acids and provides a composition comprising a Signal Generating Complex, wherein the composition comprises: (A) a pair of target probes (TPs), wherein a first TP of the pair of TPs comprises a nucleic acid sequence comprising two segments; (B) a pair of base PPAs comprising the first and second base PPAs, wherein the first base PPA comprises a nucleic acid sequence comprising three segments; (C) a set of extension PPAs comprising the first and second extension PPAs, wherein the first extension PPA comprises a nucleic acid sequence comprising two segments; (D) a plurality of pre-amplifiers (PAs), wherein the PAs comprise a nucleic acid sequence comprising three segments; (E) a plurality of amplifiers (AMPs), wherein the AMPs comprise a nucleic acid sequence comprising two segments; and (F) a plurality of label probes (LPs), wherein the LPs comprise a nucleic acid sequence comprising two segments.

Abstract: Methods of detecting multiple nucleic acid targets in single cells through indirect capture of labels to nucleic acid are provided. Methods of assaying the relative levels of nucleic acid targets through normalization to levels of reference nucleic acids are also provided. Methods of detecting individual cells, particularly rare cells from large heterogeneous cell populations through detection of nucleic acids are described. Related compositions, systems, and kits are also provided.

Abstract: Methods of detecting multiple nucleic acid targets in single cells through indirect capture of labels to the nucleic acids are provided. Methods of assaying the relative levels of nucleic acid targets through normalization to levels of reference nucleic acids are also provided. Methods of detecting individual cells, particularly rare cells from large heterogeneous cell populations, through detection of nucleic acids are described. Related compositions, systems, and kits are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are highly sensitive immunoassays that utilize a capture/release mechanism to reduce non-specific binding and achieve detection with attomolar-level sensitivity. Kits that can be used for carrying out these highly sensitive immunoassays are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of in situ detection of a nucleic acid variation of a target nucleic acid in a sample, including single nucleotide variations, multi-nucleotide variations or splice sites. The method can comprise the steps of contacting the sample with a probe that detects the nucleic acid variation or splice site and a neighbor probe; contacting the sample with pre-amplifiers that bind to the nucleic acid variation probe or splice site probe and neighbor probe, respectively; contacting the sample with a collaboration amplifier that binds to the pre-amplifiers; and contacting the sample with a label probe system, wherein hybridization of the components forms a signal generating complex (SGC) comprising a target nucleic acid with the nucleic acid variation or splice site, the probes and amplifiers; and detecting in situ signal from the SGC on the sample.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are highly sensitive immunoassays that utilize a capture/release mechanism to reduce non-specific binding and achieve detection with attomolar-level sensitivity. Kits that can be used for carrying out these highly sensitive immunoassays are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are highly sensitive immunoassays that utilize a capture/release mechanism to reduce non-specific binding and achieve detection with attomolar-level sensitivity. Kits that can be used for carrying out these highly sensitive immunoassays are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of in situ detection of a nucleic acid variation of a target nucleic acid in a sample, including single nucleotide variations, multi-nucleotide variations or splice sites. The method can comprise the steps of contacting the sample with a probe that detects the nucleic acid variation or splice site and a neighbor probe; contacting the sample with pre-amplifiers that bind to the nucleic acid variation probe or splice site probe and neighbor probe, respectively; contacting the sample with a collaboration amplifier that binds to the pre-amplifiers; and contacting the sample with a label probe system, wherein hybridization of the components forms a signal generating complex (SGC) comprising a target nucleic acid with the nucleic acid variation or splice site, the probes and amplifiers; and detecting in situ signal from the SGC on the sample.

Abstract: The present invention relates to detection of nucleic acids and provides a composition comprising a Signal Generating Complex, wherein the composition comprises: (A) a pair of target probes (TPs), wherein a first TP of the pair of TPs comprises a nucleic acid sequence comprising two segments; (B) a pair of base PPAs comprising the first and second base PPAs, wherein the first base PPA comprises a nucleic acid sequence comprising three segments; (C) a set of extension PPAs comprising the first and second extension PPAs, wherein the first extension PPA comprises a nucleic acid sequence comprising two segments; (D) a plurality of pre-amplifiers (PAs), wherein the PAs comprise a nucleic acid sequence comprising three segments; (E) a plurality of amplifiers (AMPs), wherein the AMPs comprise a nucleic acid sequence comprising two segments; and (F) a plurality of label probes (LPs), wherein the LPs comprise a nucleic acid sequence comprising two segments.

Abstract: Methods of detecting multiple nucleic acid targets in single cells through indirect capture of labels to the nucleic acids are provided. Methods of assaying the relative levels of nucleic acid targets through normalization to levels of reference nucleic acids are also provided. Methods of detecting individual cells, particularly rare cells from large heterogeneous cell populations, through detection of nucleic acids are described. Related compositions, systems, and kits are also provided.

Abstract: Methods of detecting multiple nucleic acid targets in single cells through indirect capture of labels to the nucleic acids are provided. Methods of assaying the relative levels of nucleic acid targets through normalization to levels of reference nucleic acids are also provided. Methods of detecting individual cells, particularly rare cells from large heterogeneous cell populations, through detection of nucleic acids are described. Related compositions, systems, and kits are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of detecting nucleic acids, including methods of detecting one or more target nucleic acid sequences in multiplex branched-chain DNA assays, are provided. Nucleic acids captured on a solid support or suspending cells are detected, for example, through cooperative hybridization events that result in specific association of a label with the nucleic acids. The invention further relates to methods to improve probe hybridization specificity and their application in genotyping. The invention also relates to in situ detection of mis-joined nucleic acid sequences. The invention relates to reducing false positive signals and improve signal-to-background ratio in hybridization-based nucleic acid detection assay. The invention further relates to method to improve specificity in hybridization based nucleic acid using co-location probes. Compositions, tissue slides, sample of suspended cells, kits, and systems related to the methods are also described.

Abstract: Methods of detecting multiple nucleic acid targets in single cells through indirect capture of labels to the nucleic acids are provided. Methods of assaying the relative levels of nucleic acid targets through normalization to levels of reference nucleic acids are also provided. Methods of detecting individual cells, particularly rare cells from large heterogeneous cell populations, through detection of nucleic acids are described. Related compositions, systems, and kits are also provided.

Abstract: Methods of capturing two or more nucleic acids simultaneously from a single sample are provided. Different nucleic acids are captured through cooperative hybridization events on different subsets of particles or at different selected positions on a spatially addressable solid support. Methods of capturing one or more long nucleic acids and methods of capturing one or more nucleic acid for sequencing are also provided. Compositions, kits, and systems related to the methods are also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of in situ detection of a nucleic acid variation of a target nucleic acid in a sample, including single nucleotide variations, multi-nucleotide variations or splice sites. The method can comprise the steps of contacting the sample with a probe that detects the nucleic acid variation or splice site and a neighbor probe; contacting the sample with pre-amplifiers that bind to the nucleic acid variation probe or splice site probe and neighbor probe, respectively; contacting the sample with a collaboration amplifier that binds to the pre-amplifiers; and contacting the sample with a label probe system, wherein hybridization of the components forms a signal generating complex (SGC) comprising a target nucleic acid with the nucleic acid variation or splice site, the probes and amplifiers; and detecting in situ signal from the SGC on the sample.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for in situ detection of one or more target nucleic acids based on a combination of RNAscope® method and a general ISH signal amplification method. This new method produces high signal intensity and while keeps low background noise of signal amplification. The result can be consistently reproduced and the method can be easily adopted for routine clinic diagnostic use. Further, the invention relates to a kit, comprising the components of RNAscope® assay and a general ISH signal amplification assay, for sensitive detection of one or more target nucleic acids.

Abstract: Methods of detecting nucleic acids, including methods of detecting two or more nucleic acids in multiplex branched-chain DNA assays, are provided. Nucleic acids captured on a solid support are detected, for example, through cooperative hybridization events that result in specific association of a label with the nucleic acids. Compositions, kits, and systems related to the methods are also described.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for diagnosing melanoma in a human subject, as well as a method for providing a prognosis to a human subject who is at risk of developing melanoma recurrence, and a method for determining the stage of melanoma in a human subject, comprising the step of determining the level of expression of phosphatase and actin regulator 1 (PHACTR1) gene, or fragments thereof, either alone or in combination with the level of expression of secreted integrin-binding phosphoprotein (SPP1), preferentially expressed antigen in melanoma (PRAME), growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF15), and chemokine C-X-C motif ligand 10 (CXCL10) genes. Further, the invention relates to a diagnostic kit, comprising at least one substance for detection of the expression of PHACTR1, or fragments thereof, either alone or in combination with the detection of SPP1, PRAME, GDF15, and CXCL10, for the diagnosis or prognosis of melanoma.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for in situ detection of one or more target nucleic acids based on a combination of an in situ hybridization (ISH) assay method and a general ISH signal amplification method. This new method produces high signal intensity and while keeps low background noise of signal amplification. The result can be consistently reproduced and the method can be easily adopted for routine clinic diagnostic use. Further, the invention relates to a kit, comprising the components of the ISH assay and a general ISH signal amplification assay, for sensitive detection of one or more target nucleic acids.

Abstract: Methods of detecting two or more nucleic acids in a multiplex branched-chain DNA assay are provided. Different nucleic acids are captured through cooperative hybridization events on different, identifiable subsets of particles or at different selected positions on a spatially addressable solid support. Compositions, kits, and systems related to the methods are also described.