Many parts of our body, such as the skin and intestines, are home to trillions of different types of microorganisms. Microbiota is a term used to describe all microorganisms living in a particular area. Preserving the number and diversity of organisms in our microbiota and maintaining a balanced interaction with our body are of great importance for our health. Supporting digestion, producing some vitamins and regulating the immune system are some of the biological processes in which these microorganisms play a key role. Loss of balance in the microbiota as a result of factors such as incorrect or excessive use of antibiotics, medical operations, allergic reactions, various diseases and malnutrition, development of diseases such as inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis), autoimmune diseases, cancer, psychiatric disorders, diabetes and obesity, or associated with progress.
DNA is the genetic material in cells that encodes all the development and function information of the organism concerned. All the genomic information that the microbiota has is called the 'microbiome' and is used as the main source in microbiota analysis. Thanks to advanced technology platforms called next-generation sequencing, the analyzed microbiome data is matched and compared with the most up-to-date reference genome libraries, and which species are present in the microbiota can be determined.
Epigenetiks Genetik Biyoinformatik Yazılım A. Ş. olarak amacımız, gaita örneğinizin analizini gerçekleştirerek mikrobiyota çeşitliliği hakkında sizi ve uzman danışmanlarınızı bilgilendirmektir.
With the sample collection kits we have created, stool samples that you will give in accordance with the instructions will be processed for DNA (or RNA) isolation as soon as they reach our laboratory. The isolated DNA material will be transferred to our next generation sequencing platform and all genetic data will be obtained. Since the microbial marker regions will be defined, the genetic information of the person will be excluded from the analysis. Our expert researchers will identify and report the species in the microbiota by matching and comparing the genetic data obtained with the most up-to-date reference database in the literature, which includes all known microorganism information.
If a detailed report is requested, thanks to the database developed in our institution through artificial intelligence applications, an analysis result will be provided, including information on potentially harmful microorganisms and their food sources, other microorganisms that can be used to reduce their amount, and their food sources, according to the test result.
Since the detection of microorganisms on the intestinal epithelial surface by stool analysis is limited, data on these organisms may be limited. In addition, new microorganisms that are not yet included in the databases cannot be reported.
Epigenetics Genetik Bioinformatics Software Inc. In order for us to legally conduct your microbiota analysis from your stool, your consent is required. In this context, it is obligatory to obtain post-informing consent by the patient himself or his parent/ legally authorized representative. This form; It becomes valid as approved by the patient and expresses that the patient approves the content of this 3 (three) page file.
Action to be taken: Gaitadan Mikrobiyota Analizi
Research Material: Our analysis aims to examine the genetic material in the patient's gut microbiota. The genetic material of the patient will not be stored and used. The stool sample used for this purpose is collected by the patient or his/her relative, following the instructions of the sample collection kit delivered. The process does not pose any risk to the patient. Re-sampling may be required in cases where the sample is insufficient/inappropriate or reanalysis is required.
Your stool sample will be kept for one month after the completion of the relevant laboratory process and then destroyed.
The DNA sample obtained will be kept for one year and then destroyed.
The analysis can be repeated and/or expanded on the data without the need for a new sample or a new test.
Test results are an important resource for scientists and researchers to investigate certain diseases and develop their diagnosis/treatment. In this case, personal data is anonymized and/or encrypted. Rights to data after anonymization Epigenetics Genetics Bioinformatics YazılımA. It will belong to Ş. These anonymized data can be stored and used in the database for scientific purposes, to improve and facilitate the identification of diseases, and to provide statistical information.
