Scientific references

The principles
behind the methods.

Selected primary scientific and regulatory sources that inform the analytical topics described on this website.

Guidelines support scientific reasoning; their applicability depends on the product and intended use. Research findings must be interpreted within the conditions studied. These sources do not certify, accredit or endorse Genometrion.

Reference review: 31 October 2026.

ICH Q14 — Analytical procedure development

Science- and risk-based development, robustness, analytical control strategies and lifecycle thinking; applicability depends on intended use.

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ICH Q2(R2) — Validation of analytical procedures

Validation characteristics and evidence appropriate to the intended purpose of an analytical procedure.

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FDA — CMC information for human gene therapy INDs

Product identity, quality, purity and strength, including potency, in the context of gene therapy development.

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Geraerts et al. — Comparison of lentiviral vector titration methods

Primary study distinguishing RNA equivalents, p24 measurements and transducing activity.

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NIST — Gene Delivery Systems

Measurement science for gene delivery, including viral titers and cellular vector copy number.

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McColl-Carboni et al. — AAV capsid, genome and function characterization

Primary study illustrating the value of orthogonal measurements; findings are specific to the constructs and methods studied.

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Cheng et al. — Selective organ targeting nanoparticles

Primary experimental study of composition-dependent RNA delivery and function. Animal results do not establish human targeting.

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Primary study — LNP delivery across cell subtypes

Separate assessment of nucleic-acid biodistribution and functional mRNA delivery.

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ICH Q5A(R2) — Viral safety evaluation

Intended-use considerations for viral-safety methods, including NGS. Scope and suitability must be assessed for each product.

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dMIQE2020 — Digital PCR reporting guidelines

Experimental design, controls, partition statistics, reporting and uncertainty in digital PCR.

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MIQE 2.0 — qPCR reporting guidelines (2025)

Current reporting recommendations for sample handling, qPCR design, reverse transcription, controls and analysis.

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