Agilent SureFISH probes are designed
for specific, nonrepetitive regions of the genome, providing superior
resolution as compared to other available technologies. Standard BAC probes are
limited in their ability to detect small aberrations, as well as the ability to
specifically target chromosomal regions containing repetitive sequences. Oligo
FISH probes enable users to specifically target chromosomal regions with a fast
turnaround - hybridization in as little as four hours. An example of the power
of oligo technology, Agilent's SureFISH product line is able to offer
centromere probes not typically available in BAC format. This includes centromere
probes for chromosomes 5, 13, 14, 19, 21 and 22.
"Agilent SureFISH probes provide
high-quality results and have allowed us to reduce turnaround time and
expense," said Jennifer Laffin, Ph.D., F.A.C.M.G., assistant professor,
department of pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, and
public health director, Clinical Genetics Laboratories.
Oligo FISH probes target relevant
regions for a wide range of constitutional and cancer applications.
"In just over two months we have
dramatically increased the number of probes we offer, demonstrating our
commitment to quickly expand this portfolio for our customers," said
Robert Schueren, Agilent vice president and general manager, Genomics.
"Agilent is excited to be the only company to offer an oligo FISH platform
and other molecular analysis products, including SurePrint CGH+SNP microarrays,
and HaloPlex and SureSelect next-gen sequencing products, delivering a full set
of solutions for cytogenetic research needs."
Agilent's SureFISH product line offers:
- Unique probes not available in BAC format.
- Higher resolution and smaller regions than BAC probes.
- Shorter hybridization (as fast as four hours).
- Next-generation sequencing verification for every probe (ensures specificity to the region of interest).
Customers can easily find and purchase
SureFISH probes on the SureFISH website, which enables them to search
for probes based on chromosome location, cytoband or genes of interest. The
chromosome browser also includes images of all probes hybridized at four and 14
hours, allowing users to see the probe performance prior to purchase.
For more information about Agilent
SureFISH probes, visit www.agilent.com/genomics/SureFISH.
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employees serve customers in more than 100 countries. Agilent had net revenues
of $6.6 billion in fiscal 2011. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com.