Takara has been granted a patent for a method to deplete target nucleic acids from a collection. By using cleavage-deficient nucleases and guide nucleic acids, the method selectively separates target nucleic acids from non-target ones. This innovation opens new possibilities in nucleic acid research and diagnostics. GlobalData’s report on Takara gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.

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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Takara, Anti-viral antigen-based compositions was a key innovation area identified from patents. Takara's grant share as of January 2024 was 40%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.

Selective separation of target nucleic acids from a composition

Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Credit: Takara Holdings Inc

A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11884963B2) discloses a method for selectively separating target nucleic acids from a composition. The method involves contacting the composition with cleavage-deficient nucleases and guide nucleic acids to form a complex where the guide nucleic acids specifically hybridize with the target nucleic acids. This complex is then separated from the composition, effectively isolating the target nucleic acids from non-target nucleic acids. The patent claims cover various aspects of the method, including the types of target nucleic acids, guide nucleic acids, and cleavage-deficient nucleases used in the process.

The patent also describes a method for producing a composition selectively enriched with target nucleic acids. Similar to the previous method, this process involves contacting the composition with cleavage-deficient nucleases and guide nucleic acids to form a complex that is then separated from the composition. The target nucleic acids can be double-stranded nucleic acids, cDNA, DNA, RNA, or a combination thereof. The guide nucleic acids can be RNA or DNA, with specific examples provided in the claims. Additionally, the cleavage-deficient nucleases used in the method can include Cas nucleases, Argonaute nucleases, or a combination of both, with the complex being separated from the composition by immobilization on a solid phase using specific tags. The patent covers various embodiments and applications of the method for selectively enriching target nucleic acids in a composition.

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