Skin Sampling Kit Which Stores Nucleic Acids In Stable Status, Genetic Test Methods By Using The Kit And Their Practical Application

Abstract

The present invention relates to a new skin gene card for genetic test, a method for acquiring DNA and RNA and performing various genetic tests using the same, and practical applications thereof. More specifically, the inventors of the present invention have developed a skin gene card capable of acquiring samples from human skin, hair or mucosa simply, safely and quickly and enabling stable long-term storage and transport of DNA and RNA included in the acquired sample at room temperature. Various genetic tests may performed using the acquired DNA and RNA, including polymerase chain reaction (PCR), reverse transcription (RT)-PCR, real-time PCR, sequencing, hybridization, DNA chip analysis, single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) assay, gene mutation assay, promoter methylation assay, gene expression assay, etc. The genetic skin test result may be utilized for disease prognosis, nutrigenomic test, pharmacogenomic test, forensic test such as personal identification, diagnosis of genetic diseases, diagnosis of skin diseases, or the like. In addition, through an objective evaluation of the skin or hair condition, a personalized cosmetic and skin care system may be established for practical application in beauty care, cosmetology, dermatology, and clinical practice.

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