WO2003020985B1 - Detection of genetic sequences using a bipartite probe - Google Patents

Detection of genetic sequences using a bipartite probe

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WO2003020985B1
WO2003020985B1 PCT/US2002/027865 US0227865W WO03020985B1 WO 2003020985 B1 WO2003020985 B1 WO 2003020985B1 US 0227865 W US0227865 W US 0227865W WO 03020985 B1 WO03020985 B1 WO 03020985B1
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Shawn O'malley
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Abstract

The present invention concerns a method to improve detection or quantification of a genetic sequence in a genetic sample using a bipartite probe. A bipartite probe is made of a nucleic acid binding sequence capable of hybridizing a target genetic sequence and a binding probe sequence capable of hybridizing to a detectable amplification molecule through a nucleic acid sequence capable of hybridizing to the binding probe sequence of the bipartite probe. The amplification molecule (6) can be a dendriver that includes a label in its core and/or on any of its arms. Moreover, a secondary signal generation molecule (11) may also be added to the mixture to further increase signal. Similarly, tertiary (20) and quaternary (30), etc. amplification molecules may successively be added to yield increase signal.

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AMENDED CLAIMS
[received by the International Bureau on 4 March 2003 (04.03.03); new claims 1, 16, 20, 24 and 26 replace one or more original claims; claim 7 cancelled, claims 2-6, 8-15, 17-19, 22-23 and 25 unchanged (3 pages)]
IN THE CLAIMS:
I. A method for detection or quantitation of a target genomic sequence in a genetic sample an assay which comprises using:
(a) a bipartite probe consisting essentially of a target nucleic acid binding sequence capable of hybridizing said target genomic sequence and an nucleic acid binding probe sequence capable of hybridizing with a nucleic acid sequence of a primary detectable amplification molecule; and
(b) a primary detectable amplification molecule consisting essentially of a nucleic acid sequence capable of hybridizing the binding probe sequence of said bipartite probe.
II. The method of claim 1 wherein said primary amplification molecule further consists of a nucleic acid binding sequence capable of hybridizing a labeled genetic sequence.
III. The method of claim 2 wherein said labeled genetic sequence is a single stranded oligonucleotide.
IV. The method of claim 2 wherein said primary detectable amplification molecule further consists of a nucleic acid sequence capable of hybridizing to a secondary detectable amplification molecule.
V. The method of claim 4 wherein said secondary detectable amplification molecule is a dendrimer.
VI. The method of claim 1 wherein said primary detectable amplification molecule is a dendrimer.
VII. The method of claim 2 wherein the label of said labeled genetic sequence is selected from the group consisting of enzymes, radioactive isotopes, flurogenic, chemiluminescent, electrochemical materials and members of a specific binding pair.
VIII. The method of claim 1 wherein said method further consists of sequentially hybridizing a second detectable amplification molecule.
34 IX. The method of claim 9 wherein said method further consists of sequentially hybridizing a third detectable amplification molecule.
X. The method of claim 10 wherein said method further consists of sequentially hybridizing a fourth detectable amplification molecule.
XI. The method of claim 1 wherein the said target nucleic acid binding sequence for a eukaryotic organism ranges from between 16 to 20 bases.
XII. The method of claim 1 wherein the said nucleic acid binding sequence for a prokaryotic organism ranges from between 8 to 13 bases.
XIII. The method of claim 1 wherein the said nucleic acid binding sequence is 31 bases.
XIV. The method of claim 1 wherein the said nucleic acid binding probe sequence of the secondary amplification molecule is 31 bases in length.
XV. A method to increase signal strength in an assay for a target genomic sequence in a genetic sample comprising: hybridizing at least one detectable amplification molecule with a bipartite probe in a hybridization solution, said bipartite probe consisting essentially of a target nucleic acid binding sequence capable of hybridizing said target genomic sequence and a binding probe sequence capable of hybridizing with a nucleic acid sequence of at least one detectable amplification molecule.
XVI. The method of claim 16 wherein said at least one detectable amplification molecule includes at least one capture arm.
XVII. The method of claim 17 wherein said at least one capture arm is between 16 to 90 bases.
XVIII. The method of claim 16 wherein said at least one detectable amplification molecule is a dendrimer.
XIX. A method to increase signal strength in an assay for a target genomic sequence in a genetic sample comprising: hybridizing primary and secondary detectable amplification molecules in a hybridization solution and adding a bipartite probe said bipartite probe consisting essentially of a target nucleic acid binding sequence capable of hybridizing said
35 target genomic sequence and a binding probe sequence capable of hybridizing with a nucleic acid sequence of at least one detectable amplification molecule.
XX. The method of claim 20 wherein said primary and secondary detectable amplification molecules are dendrimers.
XXI. The method of claim 20 wherein said detectable amplification molecules include at least one capture arm.
XXII. The method of claim 20 wherein said capture arms are between 16 to 90 bases.
XXIII. A method of forensic analysis for a target nucleic acid sequence comprising:
(a) isolating human genomic DNA;
(b) immobilizing said human genomic DNA on a flat substrate;
(c) hybridizing said human genomic DNA with a bipartite probe consisting essentially of a target nucleic acid binding sequence capable of hybridizing said target genomic sequence and a binding probe sequence capable of hybridizing with a nucleic acid sequence of a primary detectable amplification molecule; and a primary detectable amplification molecule consisting essentially of a nucleic acid sequence capable of hybridizing the binding probe sequence of said bipartite probe;
(d) detecting said detectable amplification molecule; and
(e) correlating said detectable amplification molecule with said target nucleic acid sequence.
XXIV. The method of claim 24 wherein said target nucleic acid sequence is polymorphism in the variable number of tandem repeats of the human genome.
XXV. The method of claim 24 wherein said target nucleic acid binding sequence capable of hybridizing said target genomic sequence comprises SEQ ID NO: 30.
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