Authors:
- Nominated by Tsinghua University as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis
- Develops a disposable DNA extraction system and PCR microchip, as well as a compact control instrument for genetic testing of hereditary hearing loss from human whole blood with an improved turnaround time
- Describes a modular-based integration method for combining DNA extraction, PCR amplification, and capillary array electrophoresis in a single device
- Applies the integrated microsystem to the pharmacogenetic typing of multiple warfarin-related single-nucleotide polymorphisms
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This thesis reports on the development of a fully integrated and automated microsystem consisting of low-cost, disposable plastic chips for DNA extraction and PCR amplification, combined with a reusable glass capillary array electrophoresis chip, which can be employed in a modular-based format for genetic analysis. In the thesis, DNA extraction is performed by adopting a filter paper-based method, followed by an “in-situ” PCR carried out directly in the same reaction chamber of the chip without elution. PCR products are then co-injected with sizing standards into separation channels for detection using a novel injection electrode. The entire process is automatically carried out by a custom-made compact control and detection instrument. The author thoroughly tests the system’s performance and reliability by conducting rapid genetic screening of mutations on congenital hearing loss and pharmacogenetic typing of multiple warfarin-related single-nucleotide polymorphisms. The successfuldevelopment and operation of this microsystem establishes the feasibility of rapid “sample-in-answer-out” testing in routine clinical practice.
Authors and Affiliations
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National Engineering Research Center for Beijing Biochip Technology, Capitalbio Corporation , Beijing, China
Bin Zhuang
About the author
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Dr. Bin Zhuang
Supervisor: Prof. Jing Cheng, School of Medicine, Tsinghua University
Current Affiliation: National Engineering Research Center for Beijing Biochip Technology, Capitalbio Corporation
Research Area: Biomedical engineering, microfluidic, nucleotide analysis, electrophoresis, biochemistry
Publications:
[1] Gan, W.P.,# Zhuang, B.,# Zhang, P.F., Han, J.P., Li, C.X., and Liu, P. (2014). A filter paper-based microdevice for low-cost, rapid, and automated DNA extraction and amplification from diverse sample types. Lab on a Chip 14, 3719-3728.
[2] Zhuang, B., # Gan, W.P., Wang, # S.Q., Han, J.P., Xiang, G.X., Li, C.X., Sun, J., Liu, P. (2015). A fully automated sample preparation microsystem for genetic testing of hereditary hearing loss using two-color multiplex allele-specific PCR. Analytical Chemistry, 87(2):1202-1209.
[3] Zhuang, B., # Han, J.P., # Xiang, G.X., Gan, W.P., Wang, S.Q., Wang, D., Wang, L., Sun, J., Li, C.X., Liu, P. (2016). A fully integrated and automated microsystem for rapid pharmacogenetic typing of multiple warfarin-related single-nucleotide polymorphisms. Lab on a Chip 16, 86-95.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Development of a Fully Integrated “Sample-In-Answer-Out” System for Automatic Genetic Analysis
Authors: Bin Zhuang
Series Title: Springer Theses
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-4753-4
Publisher: Springer Singapore
eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2018
Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-10-4752-7Published: 28 July 2017
Softcover ISBN: 978-981-13-5220-1Published: 09 February 2019
eBook ISBN: 978-981-10-4753-4Published: 20 July 2017
Series ISSN: 2190-5053
Series E-ISSN: 2190-5061
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXIII, 114
Number of Illustrations: 14 b/w illustrations, 44 illustrations in colour
Topics: Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering, Genetic Engineering, Nucleic Acid Chemistry