Title: Innovations by Elena Peletskaya
Introduction: Elena Peletskaya is an accomplished inventor based in San Pablo, CA (US). She is currently associated with Diacarta Ltd. Although she has not yet been granted any patents, her work focuses on significant advancements in the field of cancer detection.
Latest Patent Applications: One of her notable patent applications is titled "Method for Conducting Early Detection of Colon Cancer and/or of Colon Cancer Precursor Cells and for Monitoring Colon Cancer Recurrence." This invention provides a kit for detecting the presence or absence of mutations in selected regions of target genes associated with colorectal cancer. The kit comprises XNA clamps and primers, where the XNA clamps can hybridize with selected regions having wild-type sequences in the target genes. The primers are capable of amplifying the selected regions containing mutations in the target genes. The invention also discloses a method for detecting a mutant gene associated with colorectal cancer, which involves providing a sample containing DNA and a xeno nucleic acid clamp capable of hybridizing to a wild-type gene, and detecting a mutant of the gene in the sample with a xeno nucleic acid probe capable of hybridizing to the mutant gene.
Conclusion: Elena Peletskaya's innovative work in cancer detection showcases her commitment to advancing medical technology. Her contributions, particularly in the area of colorectal cancer, hold promise for improving early detection and monitoring methods.