Start of page




Main Content starts

Furukawa Review No.24

Development of an Automated SNP Analyzer

Ken Tsukii, Akihiro Murakami, Toru Takahashi and Jie Xu

Abstract

As we enter the "post-genome sequencing" era, great importance attaches to techniques for analyzing single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), which are expected to make a crucial contribution to achieving tailor-made medical treatment. This makes it desirable to realize a system that fully automates the process of SNP analysis.
The Production Engineering Development Center has therefore embarked, together with FI-Techno and Precision Systems Science, on a joint project for development of a fully automated DNA analyzer, and has achieved a number of significant technological results relating primarily to DNA detection. By developing a system for transmitting genetic information by means of fluorescence-marked microbeads and a proprietary high-sensitivity detection system that takes advantage of fiber-optic technology, we have developed a unique DNA information analyzer capable of high-speed and high-sensitivity analysis of SNPs. We are now manufacturing an apparatus capable of fully automated analysis of SNPs that can be used in clinical diagnosis applications.

Main Content ends


Sub Category Menu starts

Sub Category Menu ends


Bound to Innovate

End of page