Toppan Printing, Shimadzu, Riken Jointly Develop Fully Automated All-in-one SNPs Analysis System.Tokyo, Japan, Sept 30, 2005 - (JCNN JCNN Japan Corporate News Network ) - Toppan Printing, Shimadzu and Riken jointly announced on Sept. 27 that they have developed a prototype of a fully automated SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphisms Noun 1. single nucleotide polymorphism - (genetics) genetic variation in a DNA sequence that occurs when a single nucleotide in a genome is altered; SNPs are usually considered to be point mutations that have been evolutionarily successful enough to recur in a ) analysis system. The prototype, which integrates reagents and processing units into a single chip, can identify SNP SNP Scottish National Party Noun 1. SNP - (genetics) genetic variation in a DNA sequence that occurs when a single nucleotide in a genome is altered; SNPs are usually considered to be point mutations that have been evolutionarily haplotypes with high precision. The whole procedure only takes 1.5 hours and requires a minute amount of sample (a drop of blood) and simple handling. SNPs play a role in gene diagnosis, especially for diagnosing genetic traits such as inherited inherited received by inheritance. inherited achondroplastic dwarfism see achondroplastic dwarfism. inherited combined immunodeficiency see combined immune deficiency syndrome (disease). individual distinctions, drug efficacies and susceptibility to specific diseases. The three partners expect that this prototype will contribute to the development of tailored medication. Going forward, they aim to develop a commercial version and begin shipping it by fall 2006. Initially, the system will be available for research purpose, then for clinical practice. Source: JCN JCN Japan Corporate News JCN Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience JCN Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing JCN Journal of Christian Nursing JCN Job Control Number JCN Journal of Child Neurology JCN joint communications network (US DoD) http://www.japancorp.net Copyright [c] 2005 Japan Corporate News Network. All rights reserved. |
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