Genomics

KeyGene’s patent portfolio is a cornerstone of innovation in genomics, focusing on advanced techniques in NGS (Next Generation Sequencing), genotyping, gene editing, etc.
These patents drive breakthroughs, enabling applications in healthcare, diagnostics, agriculture, and beyond. KeyGene’s intellectual property fuels progress in understanding genetic variation, shaping the future of various fields with tailored solutions.

Sequence based genotyping (SBG, GBS)

Genotyping SNP, SSR and indel polymorphisms in a single streamlined process for multiple samples.

KeyPoint® Breeding

Multiplex detection of variation of genes / loci of interest, based on high throughput sequencing.

SNPSelect

Genotyping, based upon locus & allele identifiers; a way to amplify and process DNA into probes

Oligonucleotide-delivery to protoplasts

Method to effectively deliver mutagenic nucleobases to plant protoplasts using polyethylene glycol

Combinatorial barcodes

At least two nucleotide sequence barcodes, for identifying sample origin in NGS.

Targeted translocation

Translocation between 2 homologous/homeologous chromosomes via double-strand break and rejoining

Glycerol-free transfection of CRISPR complex

Glycerol free genome editing of protoplasts using CRISPR-CAS protein and in vitro transcribed gRNA

Plant genome editing by Cpf1

Genome editing of plant protoplasts for high mutagenesis frequencies

Genome editing by programmed deaminases

Genome editing using cysteine or adenine deaminase fused to a site-specific nuclease e.g. a CAS

Accurately amplifying mixtures of probes

Production of oligonucleotides, in particular targeting oligonucleotides or nucleic acid probes.

Genome editing for altered protein function

Editing of a coding sequence by two site-specific nucleases that causes a frameshift

Mad7 for genome editing in plant cells

Highly effective Type V CRISPR system for plant cell genome editing

Dual guide for CRISPR editing of plant cells

Effective genome editing CRISPR system nuclease guided by non-covalently linked, crRNA and tracrRNA

Targeted Sequencing

Using gRNA-CAS complexes to selectively sequence target regions

Targeted Sequence Addition

Versatile method for the labelling of a target nucleic acid fragment for targeted sequence library preparation

Semi-solid state for nucleic acid handling

For methods and kits for HMW nucleic acid library preparation, effectively reducing shear stress.

Covalently closing DNA strands by TelN for NGS library preparation

TelN adapters / primers for NGS library preparation for amplification free enrichment of target sequences.

Target enrichment through selective sequencing

A combination of TarSeq and subsequent selective sequencing, a highly effective method for target sequence enrichment.