Simple and robust analysis of clinically relevant mutations (80-90% sensitivity depending on region)
Includes mutations relevant in the investigation of male factor infertility
Expertly balances clinical utility and ease of use
Compatible with a range of capabilities and instrumentation
Bundle with YGH MFI Kit for complete male factor infertility investigation
Focus on clinical utility
Since the discovery of the CFTR gene in 1989, more than 1900 mutations and variants have been described as causative for cystic fibrosis (CF). Many of these mutations are ‘private’, having been described only in one patient and/or family. Routine testing for all possible mutations is neither feasible nor cost effective and is therefore confined to testing for the most common mutations.
CF-EU2 is the only commercially available pan- European CF testing kit designed specifically to address the most common mutations found across populations of European origin. Alongside this assay, Yourgene Health offer a number of population-specific bolt-on panels, as well as bespoke offerings for national programs. The assay is designed with all clinically relevant diagnostic scenarios in mind, including newborn screening and male factor infertility testing.
The CF-EU2 assay identifies 50 mutations in total, and also analyses the intron 8 polyT tract with accurate measurement of the adjacent TG repeat. The polyT tract at the junction of intron 8 and exon 9 influences transcription. Specifically, the number of thymidine residues (5T, 7T or 9T) affects the splicing efficiency of exon 9. If the 5T allele is present, a proportion of exon 9 transcripts will be absent resulting in non-functional protein and variable CF symptoms. It is reported that the number of TG repeats upstream of the polythymidine tract can also influence splicing of exon 9. If present on the same allele as the 5T variant (cis) the larger the number of TG repeats, the higher the proportion of CFTR transcripts will lack exon 9. The CF range is unique amongst commercially available assays in its ability to accurately identify the number of TG repeats in addition to polyT status.
Flexibility and simplicity from sample to report
The CF range is compatible with most commonly employed DNA extraction protocols, thermal cyclers and capillary electrophoresis instruments. This flexibility in approach is complemented by simple and easy to use analysis software for reporting. Results can be analysed through either Life Technologies GeneMapper or SoftGenetics GeneMarker software.
One PCR
- Two tube analysis
- Tube A: mutation detection and polyT status
- Tube B: wildtype detection
- Simple PCR set-up
- Reduced hands on time
One Analysis
- No post-PCR manipulation
- Compatible with ABI 3*** and SeqStudio Genetic Analysers
- Highly multiplexed 5 dye chemistry
- Rapid Analysis
One Report
- GeneMarker® and GeneMapper™ software applications
- Easy data review and analysis
- Informative single page reporting
- No data transfer required
View Mutations detected by CF-EU2v1
Related Publications
- Bienvenu T, Lopez M, Girodon E. Molecular Diagnosis and Genetic Counseling of Cystic Fibrosis and Related Disorders: New Challenges. Genes. 2020 June 4.
- Sadik I, Pérez de Algaba I, Jiménez R, Benito C, Blasco-Alonso J, Caro P, ... & Yahyaoui R. Int J Neonatal Screen. Initial Evaluation of Prospective and Parallel Assessments of Cystic Fibrosis Newborn Screening Protocols in Eastern Andalusia: IRT/IRT versus IRT/PAP/IRT. 2019 September 3.
- Cystic Fibrosis Mutation Spectrum in North Macedonia: A Step Towards Personalized Therapy. Terzic M, Jakimovska M, Fustik S, Jakovska T, Sukarova-Stefanovska E, & Plaseska-Karanfilska D. Balkan Journal of Medical Genetics. 2019 August 28.
- Petrova G, Yaneva N, Hrbková J, Libik M, Savov A, & Macek Jr M. Identification of 99% of CFTR gene mutations in Bulgarian-, Bulgarian Turk-, and Roma cystic fibrosis patients. Mol Genet Genomic Med. 2019 June 27.
- Rueegg C.S, Kuehni C.E, Gallati S, Jurca M, Jung A, Casaulta C, … & Swiss Cystic Fibrosis Screening Group. Comparison of two sweat test systems for the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis in newborns. Pediatr. Pulmonol. 2019 January 4.
- Marcão A, Barreto C, Pereira L, Vaz L. G, Cavaco J, Casimiro A, ... & Vilarinho L. Cystic Fibrosis Newborn Screening in Portugal: PAP Value in Populations with Stringent Rules for Genetic Studies. Int J Neonatal Screen. 2018 June 29.
Ordering Information
| Kit Name | Description | Platform | Catalogue Code |
|---|---|---|---|
|
CFEU2v1 |
Detects the 50 most common mutations in the European population. |
Genetic Analyser |
CF2EUB2 |
|
CF4v2 |
Detects the 4 most common mutations in the European population. |
Genetic Analyser |
CF4HTB1 |
|
CF30v2 |
Detects the 29 most common mutations in the French population. |
Gel Based |
CF030B1 |
|
CF-DE |
Detects the 31 mutations outlined by the G-BA for newborn screening in Germany. |
Genetic Analyser |
CF1DEB2 |
|
CF Italia |
Bolt on to CFEU2v1 to increase the mutation coverage for the Italian population. |
Genetic Analyser |
CFITAB1 |
|
CF Iberian |
Bolt on to CFEU2v1 to increase the mutation coverage for the Iberian population. |
Genetic Analyser |
CFIBNB1 |
|
CF-UK |
Bolt on to CFEU2v1 to increase the mutation coverage for the British population. |
Genetic Analyser |
CF1UKB1 |
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