Integration of amplified differential gene expression (ADGE) and DNA microarray

Abstract

Amplified Differential Gene Expression (ADGE) provides a new concept that the ratios of differentially expressed genes are magnified before detection in order to improve both sensitivity and accuracy. This technology is now implemented with integration of DNA reassociation and PCR. The ADGE technique can be used either as a stand-alone method or in series with DNA microarray. ADGE is used in sample preprocessing and DNA microarray is used as a displaying system in the series combination. These two techniques are mutually synergistic: the quadratic magnification of ratios of differential gene expression achieved by ADGE improves the detection sensitivity and accuracy; the PCR amplification of templates enhances the signal intensity and reduces the requirement for large amounts of starting material; the high throughput for DNA microarray is maintained.