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Acute leukemia research faces significant challenges due to the genetic diversity and complexity of these diseases, with numerous subtypes and mutations making it difficult to develop universal treatments and identify reliable biomarkers. Plus, clonal evolution allows for new mutations over time, particularly under treatment pressure, leading to drug resistance. Minimal residual disease (MRD) detection is also a challenge, as detecting the small number of leukemic cells requires highly sensitive techniques.
Digital PCR (dPCR) offers promising solutions with its ultra-sensitive detection capabilities, enabling researchers to identify and quantify rare genetic mutations and variants associated with acute leukemias. This precision allows for the detection of low-frequency mutations, tracking clonal evolution and MRD, providing insights into the genetic diversity and complexity of the disease.
Acute leukemias, such as acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), are diverse diseases, each marked by distinct genetic characteristics and treatment responses. Understanding key mutations in genes like FLT3, NPM1, DNMT3A, IDH1 and IDH2 is fundamental in advancing our knowledge of disease progression and identifying potential therapeutic targets. These insights are also critical for studying treatment resistance mechanisms and developing more effective targeted therapies.
Our collection of dPCR LNA Mutation Assays provides a robust toolkit for advanced hematology research, facilitating precise genetic analysis and insights.
*FDA ‘Medical Devices; Laboratory Developed Tests’ final rule, May 6, 2024 and European Union regulation requirements on ‘In-House Assays’ (Regulation (EU) 2017/746 -IVDR- Art. 5(5))
dPCR LNA Mutation Assays are intended for molecular biology applications. These products are not intended for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of a disease.
The QIAcuity is intended for molecular biology applications. This product is not intended for the diagnosis, prevention or treatment of a disease. Therefore, the performance characteristics of the product for clinical use (i.e., diagnostic, prognostic, therapeutic or blood banking) is unknown.
The QIAcuityDx dPCR System is intended for in vitro diagnostic use, using automated multiplex quantification dPCR technology, for the purpose of providing diagnostic information concerning pathological states.
QIAcuity and QIAcuityDx dPCR instruments are sold under license from Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. and exclude rights for use with pediatric applications. The QIAcuityDx medical device is currently under development and will be available in 20 countries in H2 2024.