| abstract |
Provided are methods for assessing nucleic acid sequences integrated into a genome of a genetically engineered cell, such as a genetically engineered cell used in cell therapy. Cells are generally genetically engineered to express a recombinant protein, such as a recombinant receptor, via introduction of a polynucleotide and integration of certain sequences in the polynucleotide, such as recombinant sequences, into the genome of the cell. In some aspects, the provided methods can be used to distinguish integrated nucleic acids and non-integrated, residual nucleic acids. |