Cloning of prokaryotic genes by a universal degenerate primer PCR
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A PCR approach was developed using a hexameric degenerate primer, which reflects the Shine-Dalgarno sequence of prokaryotic transcripts, hitherto named SD-PCR. In standard PCR reactions, the sizes and melting temperatures of the two primers are usually designed to be as equal as possible, while SD-PCR uses a single long gene-specific primer pairing with a much-shorter universal degenerate primer. This approach can be used in PCR walking to clone either the upstream or the downstream region of a known sequence. We have successfully applied the method to template DNAs of different GC contents as well as complex mixtures composed of highly contaminating DNA(s).Keywords:
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Abstract There are many methods available for the detection of nucleotide variations in genetic material. Most of these methods are applied after amplification of the target genome sequence by the polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Many efforts are currently underway to develop techniques that can detect single nucleotide variations in genes either by means of, or without the need for, PCR. Allele‐specific PCR (asPCR), which reports nucleotide variations based on either the presence or absence of a PCR‐amplified DNA product, has the potential to combine target amplification and analysis in one single step. The principle of asPCR is based on the formation of matched or mismatched primer–target complexes by using allele‐specific primer probes. PCR amplification by a DNA polymerase from matched 3′‐primer termini proceeds, whereas a mismatch should obviate amplification. Given the recent advancements in real‐time PCR, this technique should, in principle, allow single nucleotide variations to be detected online. However, this method is hampered by low selectivity, which necessitates tedious and costly manipulations. Recently, we reported that the selectivity of asPCR can be significantly increased through the employment of chemically modified primer probes. Here we report further significant advances in this area. We describe the synthesis of various primer probes that bear polar 4′‐ C ‐modified nucleotide residues at their 3′ termini, and their evaluation in real‐time asPCR. We found that primer probes bearing a 4′‐ C ‐methoxymethylene modification have superior properties in the discrimination of single nucleotide variations by PCR.
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We describe a general method for making template DNA for sequencing of PCR products. The procedure may be particularly useful for PCR products where minimal sequence information is known or as an alternative to primer walking when sequencing long PCR products. A cassette containing the hybridization site for the M13 sequencing primer is ligated to a sample PCR product. Using one phosphorylated primer specific for the cassette together with one primer specific for the sample PCR product, subsequent PCR amplifies one hybrid construct directionally. This allows utilization of the universal M13 primer when sequencing of one strand after the removal of the complementary strand using lambda-exonuclease.
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INTRODUCTION The objective of a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is to amplify a specific DNA segment without any nonspecific by-products. In principle, each physical and chemical component of PCR can be modified to produce a potential increase in yield, specificity, or sensitivity. Yet the most critical parameter for successful PCR is optimal primer design. A poorly designed primer can result in little or no product, due to nonspecific amplification and/or primer-dimer formation leading to reaction failure, even when all the other parameters are properly optimized. This article provides general guidelines for PCR primer design, tips for development of primer pairs for more complex applications, and advice on the development of probes for real-time PCR.
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For the specific detection of human Parvovirus B19 (HuPaV-B19), we designed ten specific PCR primers from 3,800~4,500 nucleotides of HuPaV-B19 complete genome (NC_000883.2). Seventeen candidate PCR primer sets for specific detecting HuPaV-B19 were constructed. In specific reaction of HuPaV-B19, seventeen PCR primer sets showed specific band, however five PCR primer sets were selected basis of band intensity, amplicon size and location. In nonspecific reaction with seven reference viruses, four PCR primer sets showed non-specific band, however one PCR primer set is not. Detection sensitivity of final selective PCR primer set was 100 fg/μL for 112 minute, and PCR amplicon is 539 base pairs (bp). In addition, nested PCR primer set was developed, for detection HuPaV-B19 from a low concentration of contaminated samples. Selection of nested PCR primer set was basis of sensitivity and groundwater sample tests. Detection sensitivity of final selective PCR and nested PCR primer sets for the detection of HuPaV-B19 were 100 fg/μL and 100 ag/μL basis of HuPaV-B19 plasmid, it was able to rapid and highly sensitive detection of HuPaV-B19 than previous reports. We expect developed PCR primer set in this study will used for detection of HuPaV-B19 in various samples.
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