Dermtech International

University of Utah Research Foundation

Nicholas Benson

Gerald Krueger

A liquid is placed on an area of skin in which an RNA sample is to be extracted. The liquid is configured to harden which allows for the hardened material to be peeled off. In some implementations, a substrate is attached to the liquid before it hardens to facilitate removal of the skin sample.

Non-invasive recovery of RNA and analysis of gene expression in skin

The present invention provides non-invasive methods for detecting, monitoring, and diagnosing skin disease and pathological skin states such as irritated skin and psoriasis. The methods include using tape stripping to analyze expression in epidermal samples, of one or more skin markers. In illustrative examples, the tape stripping is performed using pliable tape that has a rubber adhesive. Furthermore, the present invention provides methods for predicting and monitoring response to therapy for a skin disease, such as psoriasis or dermatitis. Finally, the methods can include the use of a microarray.

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Nicholas Benson