Improved Reliability of Allele-Specific PCR

Fluorescent allele-specific PCR (FAS-PCR) improves the reliability of single nucleotide polymorphism screening.

The detection of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) is becoming increasingly important in both the evaluation of candidate gene polymorphisms and fine mapping studies (4,7). Many techniques exist for the detection of SNPs within random sequences, such as single-strand conformation polymorphism (SSCP) (5,6), heteroduplex analysis and direct sequencing, but few techniques specifically identif...

CLN3 by allele specific PCR

The recent isolation of the CLN3 gene involved in Batten disease (juvenile neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis) creates possibilities for direct detection of mutations which can confirm or indicate the clinical diagnosis of Batten disease. We have designed a rapid and reliable allele specific PCR test for the detection of the major deletion, which can be used in carrier diagnosis, presymptomatic dia...

Determination of the TLR4 genotype using allele-specific PCR.

Despite significant advances in understanding the molecular basis of sepsis and its associated immunological response, sepsis remains a problem worldwide and is associated with a high mortality. Annually, septic shock, the most severe form of sepsis, causes the death of more than 100 000 people in the USA (3,4). Gram-negative bacteria are the most common pathogens associated with bacterial infe...

Allele-specific PCR for determination of IL28B genotype.

The IL28B genotype is a critical determinant of interferon response in patients infected with hepatitis C virus genotype 1. We describe an allele-specific PCR assay for the IL28B genotype. The assay is simple and robust, uses commonly available real-time PCR instrumentation, and is well suited for clinical laboratories offering IL28B genotyping.

Rapid identification of capybara (Hydrochaeris hydrochaeris) using allele-specific PCR.