Integrative modeling of tumor genomes and epigenomes for enhanced cancer diagnosis by cell-free DNA
"Our integrative model detects early-stage cancers, including those of pancreatic origin, with high sensitivity that is comparable to that of late-stage detection. "..."(Methods section) cfDNA was extracted from 0.4 mL plasma ... and eluted in a final volume of 22 μL, using an Apostle MiniMax High Efficiency cfDNA Isolation Kit (Apostle, US) according to the manufacturer’s instructions. "

Individualized, heterologous chimpanzee adenovirus and self-amplifying mRNA neoantigen vaccine for advanced metastatic solid tumors: phase 1 trial interim results
"Exploratory biomarker analyses showed decreased circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) in patients with prolonged OS... cfDNA was extracted from the entire plasma volume of a single draw using the Apostle MiniMax cfDNA Isolation kit (ApostleBio) "

Simultaneous analysis of mutations and methylations in circulating cell-free DNA for hepatocellular carcinoma detection
"The model detected four of the five HCC cases in the cohort, showing 80% sensitivity and 94% specificity. These findings demonstrate that the MCP technology has potential for the discovery and validation of multiomics biomarkers for the noninvasive detection of cancer. This study also provides a comprehensive database of genetic and epigenetic alterations in the cfDNA of a large cohort of HCC cases and high-risk non-HCC individuals." "cfDNA was extracted from the plasma samples using the Apostle MiniMax cfDNA isolation kit (C43468, Apostle). "

"In this study, we administered a recombinant bicistronic adeno-associated virus (AAV8) vector coding for both the light and heavy chains of the potent broadly neutralizing HIV-1 antibody VRC07 (AAV8-VRC07) to eight adults living with HIV... Plasma AAV8-VRC07 plasmid DNA was measured by extracting DNA from plasma,... DNA was extracted from serum using an Apostle MiniMax High Efficiency cfDNA Isolation Kit, following the manufacturer’s protocol with slight modification."

"The mqMSP assay is cost-effective and easily implementable for routine clinical monitoring of CRC recurrence, which can lead to better patient management after surgery... Plasma DNA extraction was performed using 2 to 5 mL of plasma with the Apostle MiniMax High-Efficiency cfDNA Isolation Kit, according to the product manual. "

"This illustrates a 34.3% higher yield when using the Apostle kit as compared to the X kit." "This data demonstrates an average of 14.8% higher yield using the Apostle kit." "The Apostle mononucleosomal cfDNA yield was 70.0% higher than the yield for the X samples." "A summary provided in Table 2 shows the consistently higher yield achieved by the Apostle MiniMax High Efficiency cfDNA Isolation Kit as compared to the X circulating nucleic acid kit. The average 40% improvement in yield underscores the importance of extraction kit selection in cfDNA assay development and highlights the potential impact of cfDNA isolation efficiency in ctDNA detection."

(Figure 4) "Most notably, the Apostle particles outperformed all others, achieving almost 2-fold higher recovery yields than the particles supplied in the X kit".

"We used SMS-based NIPS to screen for common fetal aneuploidies in 477 pregnant women." "Compared with NGS, SMS (without PCR) had less GC bias, a better distinction between T21 or T18 and euploidies, and better diagnostic performance. " "cfDNA was extracted from 0.6 mL of maternal plasma using Apostle MiniMax High-Efficiency cfDNA Isolation Kit (ref. number: A17622-50; Apostle) according to the manufacturer’s instructions."

"H3K36me3 cfChIP-seq demonstrated increased enrichment of mutated alleles compared to normal alleles in plasma from patients with known somatic cancer mutations." "Findings here expand the utility of cfDNA in liquid biopsies to characterize treatment resistance, cancer subtyping, and disease progression." "Both the input as well as the cfChIP samples were purified using Apostle MiniMax High Efficiency cfDNA Isolation Kit (Beckman Coulter, Indianapolis, IN, USA) according to manufacturer’s instructions."

"Plasma cell-free DNA (cfDNA) from 2821 myeloid or lymphoid neoplasm patients were collected. cfDNA was sequenced using a 275 gene panel... This data shows that liquid biopsy using targeted NGS is reliable in detecting chromosomal structural abnormalities in myeloid neoplasms...Overall, this study supports the use of liquid biopsy for early diagnosis and monitoring of patients with myeloid neoplasms...We extracted cfDNA from 2821 peripheral blood samples using the Apostle MiniMax High Efficiency cfDNA Isolation Kit (San Jose, CA). "

"...Elucidating the relationship between these pathways and the increased circulating mitochondrial DNA observed here will provide further insight into the cell-damaging effects of prolonged inhalation of e-cigarette aerosols. " "For measurement of in vivo plasma mtDNA/nDNA ratio, mice plasma was first subjected to cell-free DNA (cfDNA) extraction using Apostle minimax cfDNA extraction kit (ApostleBio, CA, US). "

"We developed a ddPCR assay to quantify the T790M mutation in plasma. Quantification of longitudinal plasma T790M mutation may allow noninvasive assessment of drug resistance and guide follow-up treatment in TKI-treated patients with NSCLC....cfDNA was extracted from 2–6 ml of plasma using an Apostle MiniMax High Efficiency cfDNA Isolation Kit (standard edition) (Apostle, Silicon Valley, CA, USA) according to the manufacturer’s instructions. "

As a proof-of-concept, we developed a 222-plex Ultra-dPCR assay and demonstrated its potential use as a rapid, low-cost screening assay for non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) for as low as 4% trisomy fraction samples with high precision, accuracy, and reproducibility...Cell-free plasma was isolated using the Apostle MiniMax kit (Beckman Coulter) according to the manufacturer’s protocol with an elution volume of 60 μL.

"Therefore, wastewater monitoring for SARS-CoV-2 variants in the community is a feasible strategy as a complementary tool to clinical specimen testing in the latter's absence. " "The NP swabs received at the Nevada State Public Health Laboratory (NSPHL) from the Reno-Sparks metropolitan for SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic testing were subjected for RNA extraction using Virus Total NA Isolation Fast Kit (Apostle MiniGenomics, San Jose, CA, USA)"

"Magnetic beads-based DNA extraction using the supernatant from the homogenized stool was chosen for further analysis due to better reproducibility, higher hgDNA yield, lower non-hgDNA background, and the potential for automation. ...achieved a sensitivity and specificity of 81.82 and 93.75%, respectively...Through the systematic evaluation of different stool processing and DNA extraction methods, we established a reproducible protocol for analyzing tumor DNA methylation markers in stool samples for colorectal cancer screening...Apostle Stool gDNA Isolation Kit (APOSTLE) was used according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Either 0.2 g pellets or 0.2 mL supernatant from homogenized stool was mixed with 1 mL lysis buffer (APOSTLE) for DNA extractions. "

"An instance of sequential infection of an individual with, firstly, the Delta variant and secondly a Delta-sub-lineage has been identified. The individual was found positive for the AY.26 lineage 22 days after being found positive for the Delta [B.1.617.2] variant...Nucleic acid extractions were performed by Apostle MagTouch Nucleic Acid Extraction Automation Systems [Apostle Inc, San Jose, CA]. "

Apostle COVID-19 RNA Extraction System is a fast and reliable solution for SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA extraction. We look forward to continuing the collaboration with Apostle and providing high quality COVID-19 tests for our community.

With Apostle automation, my team and I have been able to develop a method to detect and quantify SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater samples, while also having the ability to sequence viral RNA from the wastewater samples. ...Apostle was able to quickly supply us with instruments, plates and reagents for a fraction of the price of the competitors. Apostle has been a great partner for us. Their technical support team programmed our MagTouch 2000 at no cost, and their team was supportive and accommodating every step of the way.

"The combination of mutation profiling and CNA profiling can improve the detection of MRD, which may help optimize the treatment strategies for patients with locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC)...cfDNA was extracted from 1.5-4.5 mL of plasma with the Apostle MiniMax cfDNA isolation kit (C40605, Apostle; San Jose, CA, USA). "

(Figure 1) "For each tube the Apostle MiniMax extracted higher total yield of DNA".

"...This includes recognizing that an innovative product from Apostle is the best technology to address these needs."

"Our study confirmed that SD regions are preferred biomarkers for aneuploidy detection and in particular SD-based digital PCR could find potential use for NIPT of trisomy... The cfDNA was isolated from 1 mL of each plasma sample by the Apostle MiniMax™ High Efficiency cfDNA Isolation Kit (Apostle Inc, San Jose, CA). "

"BGI Genomics announces that its Stool Sample Collection Kit, DNA Isolation Kit together with Sample Pretreatment Kit for Methylation Detection have been CE marked. " (Note by Apostle: Apostle is the Original Equipment Manufacturer or OEM for the Stool DNA Isolation Kit mentioned in this news. )