Technology ID
TAB-4542

Bivalent Tn5 Complex and its Application to Map Enhancer-Promoter Interactions for Use in Diagnostics

E-Numbers
E-266-2016-0
Lead Inventor
Zhao, Keji (NHLBI)
Co-Inventors
Tang, Qingsong (NHLBI)
Applications
Diagnostics
Development Stages
Pre-clinical (in vivo)
Research Products
Research Equipment
Lead IC
NHLBI
ICs
NHLBI

This technology includes a new reagent, termed bivalent Tn5 complex, and applied it to mapping genome-wide enhancer-promoter interactions to be utilized for disease diagnostics. Chromatin structure is critical for regulating transcription in normal development and disease states. In particular, the interaction between enhancers and promotes are essential for the temporospatial control of gene expression.

Commercial Applications
Reagents for performing this assay could be developed and commercialized

Competitive Advantages
The reagent and method can be applied to mapping genome-wide enhancer-promoter interactions, which are predictive of gene expression and could provide diagnostic information for diseases.
Licensing Contact:
Shmilovich, Michael
shmilovm@nih.gov