Technology

Microbiome Quantification with qMA™ Technology

At Branchpoint Biosciences, we’ve developed qMA™ - our groundbreaking quantitative Microbial Assays - to transform microbiome profiling through advanced qPCR technology.

qMA™ Advantage

Our products offer rapid, accurate, and cost-effective quantification of target microorganisms, empowering researchers and clinicians to gain deeper insights and accelerate discoveries.

Targeted Resolution

Strain and species specificity

Primer and probe pairs capable of high specificity phylogenetic resolution:
strain ➔ species ➔ genus

Superior Sensitivity

Detect Low-Abundance Microbes

Reliably detect target organisms with as few as 10 copies per reaction. Surpassing sensitivity of NGS microbe detection.

Rapid Integration & Results

Compatibility

Pre-mixed for seamless integration with widely available qPCR platforms and commercial master mixes.

Multiplexing Capability

Simultaneous Quantification

Differentially labeled, sequence-specific fluorogenic probes to quantify multiple targets within a single reaction.

Absolute Quantification

Exact Microbial Counts

Determine the actual number of target sequences present, providing absolute abundance measurements.

Cost-Effective & Scalable

Significant Cost Savings

Significantly less expensive than NGS; reduce overall budgets or allocate resources to larger studies.

How Can qMA™ Advance Your Microbiome Research?

Custom Multiplex Reactions

Up to 4 unique targets per well, hundreds of validated targets to choose from

Body-Site Specific Panels

Rapidly identify microbiome dysbiosis or monitor changes due to interventions in oral, vaginal, and urogenital microbiomes

Research Use Biomarker Panels

Scale up cohorts and validated bacterial biomarkers with precision and confidence

Strain-Specific Monitoring

Custom assays for monitoring proprietary LBPs with high specificity

Our Commitment to Quality and Innovation

We’re dedicated to providing high-quality, reliable assays that just work as expected. Our rigorous validation process ensures that every primer and probe meets the highest research standards.

In silico validation

Screened against 1,000s of microbial genomes across the human microbiome

In vitro validation

Laboratory confirmation of accuracy, specificity, and sensitivity in complex, natural controls

By choosing qMA™ technology, you’re partnering with a team committed to pushing the boundaries of microbiome analysis and supporting your journey toward groundbreaking discoveries.