/Systems And Methods For Distinguishing Nucleic Acids In Mixed Samples
Abstract

Disclosed herein are computer-implemented systems, kits, and methods for outputting an amount of contributor-derived nucleic acids in a biological sample, from a transplant recipient who has received at least two transplants, that comprises nucleic acids from at least three genetically distinct contributors. The amount of contributor-derived nucleic acids may be useful in monitoring the status of a transplant for, e.g., assessing a risk of transplant rejection. In some examples, the at least three genetically distinct contributors may comprise a recipient genomic contributor, a first transplant donor genomic contributor, and a second transplant donor genomic contributor. For example, the systems and methods determine an estimated percentage of the contributor-derived nucleic acids and/or estimated percentage of the fetal-derived nucleic acids.

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Disclosed herein are computer-implemented systems, kits, and methods for outputting an amount of contributor-derived nucleic acids in a biological sample, from a transplant recipient who has received at least two transplants, that comprises nucleic acids from at least three genetically distinct contributors. The amount of contributor-derived nucleic acids may be useful in monitoring the status of a transplant for, e.g., assessing a risk of transplant rejection. In some examples, the at least three genetically distinct contributors may comprise a recipient genomic contributor, a first transplant donor genomic contributor, and a second transplant donor genomic contributor. For example, the systems and methods determine an estimated percentage of the contributor-derived nucleic acids and/or estimated percentage of the fetal-derived nucleic acids.
Timeline
Filed
04/28/2026
Published
09/03/2026
Granted
Not Available
IPC Codes(4)
G16B 20/20:Allele or variant detection, e.g. single nucleotide polymorphism [SNP] detection
C12Q 1/68:involving nucleic acids
G16B 20/10:Ploidy or copy number detection