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Wang J, Chen Y, Yuan H, Zhang X, Febbraio M, Pan Y, Huang S, Liu Z. Mitochondrial biogenesis disorder and oxidative damage promote refractory apical periodontitis in rat and human. Int Endod J 2024; 57:1326-1342. [PMID: 38881187 DOI: 10.1111/iej.14106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
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AIM To elucidate whether mitochondrial biogenesis disorder and damage from oxidative stress promote refractory apical periodontitis (RAP) in rat and human. METHODOLOGY Twenty Enterococcus faecalis-induced RAPs were established in the maxillary first molars of male Wistar rats. Concurrently, 12 periapical lesion specimens from patients presenting with RAP were obtained by apicoectomy. Radiographic examination and histologic analysis were conducted to evaluate periapical bone tissue destruction and morphological changes. The expression of key regulators of mitochondrial biogenesis, PGC-1α and Nrf2, were detected by immunohistochemistry and double immunofluorescence staining, Western blot and real-time PCR were also assayed. Mitochondrial ROS (mtROS) was identified by MitoSOX staining. Mitochondrial function was detected by the quantification of ATP production, mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) copy number and activities of mitochondrial respiratory chain complexes. Furthermore, mitochondrial oxidative stress was evaluated by the determination of 3-nitrotyrosine (3-NT), 4-hydroxy-2-nonenal (4-HNE) and 8-hydroxy-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) expression levels, as well as malondialdehyde (MDA) expression and antioxidant capacity. Student's t-test was performed to determine significance between the groups; p < .05 was considered significant. RESULTS In the maxilla, significantly more bone resorption, greater number of periapical apoptotic cells and Tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP)-positive multinucleated cells were observed in the RAP group compared with the control group (p < .01). PGC-1α and Nrf2 were significantly reduced in rat and human RAP lesions compared to the control group (p < .01) at both the mRNA and protein levels. Double immunofluorescence analysis of PGC-1α or Nrf2 with TOMM20 also indicated that mitochondrial biogenesis was impaired in RAP group (p < .01). Additionally, mitochondrial dysfunction was observed in RAP group, as reflected by increased mtROS, decreased ATP production, reduced mtDNA copy number and complexes of the mitochondrial respiratory chain. Finally, the expression levels of mitochondrial oxidative stress markers, 3-NT, 4-HNE and 8-OHdG, were significantly increased in the RAP group (p < .01). Consistent with this, systemic oxidative damage was also present in the progression of RAP, including increased MDA expression and decreased antioxidant activity (p < .01). CONCLUSIONS Mitochondrial biogenesis disorder and damage from oxidative stress contribute to the development of RAP.
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- Jun Wang
- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
- Department of Prosthodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
- Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
- Department of Orthodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
- Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
- Department of Endodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
- Department of Prosthodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
- Department of Endodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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Liu X, Du W, Wang C, Wu Y, Chen W, Zheng Y, Wang M, Liu H, Yang Q, Qian S, Chen L, Liu C. A multilocus DNA mini-barcode assay to identify twenty vertebrate wildlife species. iScience 2023; 26:108275. [PMID: 38026223 PMCID: PMC10651681 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.108275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Revised: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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The world faces significant challenges in preserving the diversity of vertebrate species due to wildlife crimes. DNA barcoding, an effective molecular marker for insufficient nuclear DNA, is an authentic and quick identification technique to trace the origin of seized samples in forensic investigations. Here, we present a multiplex assay capable of identifying twenty vertebrate wildlife species utilizing twenty species-specific primers that target short fragments of the mitochondrial Cyt b, COI, 16S rRNA, and 12S rRNA genes. The assay achieved strong species specificity and sensitivity with a detection limit as low as 5 pg of DNA input. Additionally, it effectively discriminated a minor contributor (≥1%) from binary mixtures and successfully identified of noninvasive samples, inhibited DNA samples, artificially degraded DNA samples, and case samples, demonstrating a sensitive, robust, practical and easily interpretable tool in screening, and investigating forensic wildlife crimes.
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- Xueyuan Liu
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Forensic Multi-Omics for Precision Identification, School of Forensic Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510515, China
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- School of Stomatology and Medicine, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong 528000, China
- Guangdong Homy Genetics Ltd., Foshan, Guangdong 528000, China
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- Guangzhou Zoo & Guangzhou Wildlife Research Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510070, China
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- Guangzhou Zoo & Guangzhou Wildlife Research Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510070, China
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- Guangzhou Zoo & Guangzhou Wildlife Research Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510070, China
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- Guangdong Homy Genetics Ltd., Foshan, Guangdong 528000, China
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- Guangzhou Forensic Science Institute & Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Forensic Genetics, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510030, China
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- Guangzhou Forensic Science Institute & Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Forensic Genetics, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510030, China
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- College of Medicine of Jiujiang University, Jiujiang, Jiangxi 332000 China
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- Foshan Public Security Bureau, Foshan, Guangdong 528000, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Forensic Multi-Omics for Precision Identification, School of Forensic Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510515, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Forensic Multi-Omics for Precision Identification, School of Forensic Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510515, China
- National Anti-Drug Laboratory Guangdong Regional Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510230, China
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Ross AML, Stokes JV, Cross CE, Alugubelly N, Varela-Stokes AS. Multiplex TaqMan® Quantitative PCR Assays for Host-Tick-Pathogen Studies Using the Guinea Pig-Tick-Rickettsia System. Pathogens 2022; 11:pathogens11050594. [PMID: 35631115 PMCID: PMC9147651 DOI: 10.3390/pathogens11050594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Revised: 05/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Spotted Fever Rickettsiosis (SFR) is caused by spotted fever group Rickettsia spp. (SFGR), and is associated with symptoms common to other illnesses, making it challenging to diagnose before detecting SFGR-specific antibodies. The guinea pig is a valuable biomedical model for studying Spotted Fever Rickettsiosis (SFR); its immune system is more like the human immune system than that of the murine model, and guinea pigs develop characteristic clinical signs. Thus, we have a compelling interest in developing, expanding, and optimizing tools for use in our guinea pig-Amblyomma-Rickettsia system for understanding host-tick-pathogen interactions. With the design and optimization of the three multiplex TaqMan® qPCR assays described here, we can detect the two SFGR, their respective primary Amblyomma sp. vectors, and the guinea pig model as part of controlled experimental studies using tick-transmission of SFGR to guinea pigs. We developed qPCR assays that reliably detect each specific target down to 10 copies by producing plasmid standards for each assay target, optimizing the individual primer-probe sets, and optimizing the final multiplex reactions in a methodical, stepwise fashion. We anticipate that these assays, currently designed for in vivo studies, will serve as a foundation for optimal SFGR detection in other systems, including fieldwork.
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- Correspondence: (J.V.S.); (A.S.V.-S.); Tel.: +1-662-769-7191 (J.V.S.); +1-662-769-7192 (A.S.V.-S.)
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- Correspondence: (J.V.S.); (A.S.V.-S.); Tel.: +1-662-769-7191 (J.V.S.); +1-662-769-7192 (A.S.V.-S.)
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Rounsville TF, Rogers RE, Welsh AB, Ryan CW, Anderson JT. Novel hair snare and genetic methods for non-invasive bobcat detection. Ecol Evol 2022; 12:e8435. [PMID: 35127004 PMCID: PMC8796956 DOI: 10.1002/ece3.8435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Revised: 09/24/2021] [Accepted: 11/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Over the past 20 years, the use of non-invasive hair snare surveys in wildlife research and management has become more prevalent. While these tools have been used to answer important research questions, these techniques often fail to gather information on elusive carnivores, such as bobcats (Lynx rufus). Due to the limited success of previous bobcat studies using hair snares which required active rubbing, this technique has largely fallen out of use, in favor of camera trapping. The goal of our study was to construct a novel, passive bobcat hair snare that could be deployed regardless of terrain or vegetation features, which would be effective for use in capture-recapture population estimation at a large spatial scale. This new hair snare was deployed in 1500 10-km2 cells across West Virginia (USA) between two sampling seasons (2015-2016). Collected hair samples were analyzed with newly developed mitochondrial DNA primers specifically for felids and qPCR to determine species of origin, with enough sensitivity to identify samples as small as two bobcat hairs. Over the two years of the study, a total of 378 bobcat detections were recorded from 42,000 trap nights of sampling, for an overall rate of 0.9 detections/100 trap nights-nearly 2-6 times greater than any previous bobcat hair snare study. While the overall number of recaptured animals was low (n = 9), continued development of this platform should increase its usefulness in capture-recapture studies.
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- School of Natural ResourcesWest Virginia UniversityMorgantownWest VirginiaUSA
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- School of Natural ResourcesWest Virginia UniversityMorgantownWest VirginiaUSA
- Present address:
James C. Kennedy Waterfowl and Wetlands Conservation CenterBelle W. Baruch Institute of Coastal Ecology and Forest ScienceClemson UniversityP.O. Box 596GeorgetownSouth Carolina29442USA
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Taniguchi K, Akutsu T, Watanabe K, Ogawa Y, Imaizumi K. A vertebrate-specific qPCR assay as an endogenous internal control for robust species identification. Forensic Sci Int Genet 2021; 56:102628. [PMID: 34798377 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsigen.2021.102628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2021] [Revised: 10/17/2021] [Accepted: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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The identification of vertebrate species is important in numerous fields including archaeology, ecology, as well as food and forensic sciences. Real-time quantitative PCR (qPCR) assays specific for one vertebrate species are promising approaches for species identification, although there are several drawbacks such as difficulty determining whether the detected DNA is authentic or a contaminant. Here, we describe a qPCR assay specific for vertebrate mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) which can overcome these drawbacks. Since we found that mitochondrial 16S rRNA contains regions that are perfectly (not highly) conserved across virtually all vertebrates, but are variable in invertebrates, we were able to design a vertebrate-specific qPCR assay by placing primers/probe within these regions. The specificity and accuracy of this assay were validated with representative vertebrate and invertebrate samples. This assay detected DNA from all vertebrate samples, but not from any invertebrate samples. In addition, this assay was able to quantify vertebrate mtDNAs as accurately as previously reported species-specific qPCR assays. The results demonstrated it is feasible to quantify vertebrate mtDNA specifically and accurately in a sample. This means that it is possible to determine the ratio of specific vertebrate species mtDNA to total vertebrate mtDNA in a sample. In conjunction with this assay as an endogenous internal control, species-specific qPCR assays will allow for the robust identification of vertebrate species.
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- Kei Taniguchi
- National Research Institute of Police Science, 6-3-1, Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba 277-0882, Japan.
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- National Research Institute of Police Science, 6-3-1, Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba 277-0882, Japan
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- National Research Institute of Police Science, 6-3-1, Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba 277-0882, Japan
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- National Research Institute of Police Science, 6-3-1, Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba 277-0882, Japan
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- National Research Institute of Police Science, 6-3-1, Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba 277-0882, Japan
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Mori C, Matsumura S. Development and validation of simultaneous identification of 26 mammalian and poultry species by a multiplex assay. Int J Legal Med 2021; 136:1-12. [PMID: 34626212 DOI: 10.1007/s00414-021-02711-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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A multiplex PCR assay was developed to simultaneously identify 22 mammalian species (alpaca, Asiatic black bear, Bactrian camel, brown rat, cat, cattle, common raccoon, dog, European rabbit, goat, horse, house mouse, human, Japanese badger, Japanese wild boar, masked palm civet, pig, raccoon dog, red fox, sheep, Siberian weasel, and sika deer) and four poultry species (chicken, domestic turkey, Japanese quail, and mallard), even from a biological sample containing a DNA mixture of multiple species. The assay was designed to identify species through multiplex PCR and capillary electrophoresis, with a combination of amplification of a partial region of the mitochondrial D-loop by universal primer sets and a partial region of the cytochrome b (cyt b) gene by species-specific primer sets. The assay was highly sensitive, with a detection limit of 100 copies of mitochondrial DNA. The assay's ability to identify species from complex DNA mixtures was demonstrated using an experimental sample consisting of 10 species. Efficacy, accuracy, and reliability of the assay were validated for use in forensic analysis with the guidelines of Scientific Working Group on DNA Analysis Methods (SWGDAM). The multiplex PCR assay developed in this study enables cost-effective, highly sensitive, and simultaneous species identification without massively parallel sequencing (MPS) platforms. Thus, the technique described is straightforward and suitable for routine forensic investigations.
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- Chikahiro Mori
- The United Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1193, Japan. .,Forensic Science Laboratory, Gifu Prefectural Police Headquarters, 2-1-1 Yabutaminami, Gifu, 500-8501, Japan.
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- Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1193, Japan
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Sangthong D, Suwannarat S, Samipak S, Sangthong P. Multiplex PCR assay for species identification of meat and dairy products from buffalo (Bubalus bubalis), cattle (Bos indicus and Bos taurus), goat (Capra hircus), and sheep (Ovis aries). INTERNATIONAL FOOD RESEARCH JOURNAL 2021. [DOI: 10.47836/ifrj.28.4.08] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Cases of fraudulent meat and dairy products have increased worldwide, especially in developing countries. To determine the misrepresented animal species, appropriate tools in routine monitoring should be available for food inspections. In the present work, a multiplex polymerase chain reaction assay for species identification of products from ruminants including buffalo, cattle, goat, and sheep was developed. The primer set KUMUT_cFarmSp1 was composed of five species-specific primers and a pair of positive-control primers. The primer set amplified 106-, 163-, 232-, and 308-bp specific fragments from the cytochrome b (cyt b) gene of buffalo, cattle, goat, and sheep, respectively, and 370-bp positive-control fragment from 16S ribosomal RNA (16S rRNA). The detection limit of this PCR assay is 0.1 ng of DNA template. The developed primer set exhibited strong specificity, sensitivity, robustness, and simplicity for food verification, thus indicating its usefulness for species verification in food quality control and law enforcement.
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Smart U, Cihlar JC, Budowle B. International Wildlife Trafficking: A perspective on the challenges and potential forensic genetics solutions. Forensic Sci Int Genet 2021; 54:102551. [PMID: 34134047 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsigen.2021.102551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2021] [Revised: 06/03/2021] [Accepted: 06/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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International wildlife trafficking (IWT) is a thriving and pervasive illegal enterprise that adversely affects modern societies. Yet, despite being globally recognized as a threat to biodiversity, national security, economy, and biosecurity, IWT remains largely unabated and is proliferating at an alarming rate. The increase in IWT is generally attributed to a lack of prioritization to curb wildlife crime through legal and scientific infrastructure. This review: (1) lays out the damaging scope and influence of IWT; (2) discusses the potential of DNA marker systems, barcodes, and emerging molecular technologies, such as long-read portable sequencing, to facilitate rapid, in situ identification of species and individuals; and (3) encourages initiatives that promote quality and innovation. Interdisciplinary collaboration promises to be one of the most effective ways forward to surmounting the complex scientific and legal challenges posed by IWT.
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- Utpal Smart
- Center for Human Identification, University of North Texas Health Science Center, 3500 Camp, Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA.
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- Center for Human Identification, University of North Texas Health Science Center, 3500 Camp, Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA; Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Genetics, University of North Texas Health Science Center, 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA
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- Center for Human Identification, University of North Texas Health Science Center, 3500 Camp, Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA; Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Genetics, University of North Texas Health Science Center, 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA
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Mori C, Matsumura S. Current issues for mammalian species identification in forensic science: a review. Int J Legal Med 2020; 135:3-12. [PMID: 32562039 DOI: 10.1007/s00414-020-02341-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2020] [Accepted: 06/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Mammalian species identification is one of the important issues in forensic science. Determining the origins of non-human biological material found at crime scenes can increase the possibility of identifying the true culprit by narrowing down the range of suspects. Although many techniques based on mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) have been developed, challenges remain to cost-effectively identify species from degraded samples containing a mixture of DNA from multiple species and to standardize procedures for mammalian species identification. This review evaluates the reliability and versatility of mtDNA-based techniques to reveal obstacles to the establishment of standard analytical methods, with a particular focus on DNA mixtures. When samples contain a mixture of DNA from multiple species, the interpretation of sequencing analysis results is difficult. Although DNA metabarcoding using next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies can overcome the DNA mixture problem, DNA metabarcoding is not suitable for the type of small-scale analysis routinely performed by local forensic laboratories, primarily because it is costly and time-consuming. By contrast, fluorescent multiplex PCR analysis enables cost-effective and simultaneous species identification from suboptimal samples, although the number of identifiable species is currently limited in comparison with sequencing techniques. The advantages and limitations of current techniques presented in this review indicate that multiplex PCR analysis will continue to be important for mammalian species identification in forensic casework analysis. Further developments in multiplex PCR analysis that enable the identification of an increased number of species will play a key step for standardization efforts among forensic laboratories.
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- Chikahiro Mori
- The United Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1193, Japan. .,Forensic Science Laboratory, Gifu Prefectural Police Headquarters, 2-1-1 Yabutaminami, Gifu, 500-8501, Japan.
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- Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1193, Japan
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George K, Masters A, Dawnay N. Development of HyBeacon® probes for the forensic detection of Panthera, rhinoceros, and pangolin species. Mol Cell Probes 2019; 48:101450. [PMID: 31563668 DOI: 10.1016/j.mcp.2019.101450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2019] [Revised: 08/14/2019] [Accepted: 09/16/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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The Illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT) represents a multi-billion dollar black-market industry whereby wild species are illegally taken from their natural environment and sold. A common question asked by wildlife forensic scientists pertains to species and/or genus identity, which currently requires multi-step processing. Our work details the development of three HyBeacon® probes, used for the presumptive detection of rhinoceros, pangolin and key target species in the Panthera genus. The approach can be performed in a single tube using melt curve analysis and provide rapid assessment of sample identity. Using synthetic DNA of representative species, early data suggest the approach is sensitive enough to achieve species identification with <10 cells. Future development and assay validation can allow the rapid screening of multiple seized items before confirmatory DNA sequencing.
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- Kimberley George
- School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Byrom Street, Liverpool, L3 3AF, UK
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- School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Byrom Street, Liverpool, L3 3AF, UK
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- School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Byrom Street, Liverpool, L3 3AF, UK.
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Skouridou V, Tomaso H, Rau J, Bashammakh AS, El-Shahawi MS, Alyoubi AO, O'Sullivan CK. Duplex PCR-ELONA for the detection of pork adulteration in meat products. Food Chem 2019; 287:354-362. [PMID: 30857710 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2019.02.095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2018] [Revised: 02/08/2019] [Accepted: 02/21/2019] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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In this work, a duplex PCR-Enzyme Linked Oligonucleotide Assay (ELONA) is reported for the sensitive and reliable detection of pork adulteration in beef and chicken products, two of the most widely consumed meat types in the world. The strategy relies on the use of species-specific tailed primers for duplex amplification and simple dilution of the PCR reactions for direct colorimetric detection via hybridization, eliminating the need for any other post-amplification steps. A high sensitivity was achieved, with as low as 71-188 pg of genomic DNA able to be detected using mixtures of control DNA from each species. The strategy was validated using DNA add-mixtures as well as DNA extracted from raw meat mixtures and 0.5-1% w/w pork could be easily detected when mixed with beef or chicken. The proposed approach is simple, sensitive and cost-effective compared to equivalent commercial kits suitable for detecting adulterant pork levels in meat products.
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- Vasso Skouridou
- Interfibio, Nanobiotechnology & Bioanalysis Group, Departament d'Enginyeria Química, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Avinguda Països Catalans 26, 43007 Tarragona, Spain.
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- Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut, Institute of Bacterial Infections and Zoonoses, Naumburger Strasse 96a, 07743 Jena, Germany
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- Chemical and Veterinary Investigation Office Stuttgart, Schaflandstrasse 3/2, 70736 Fellbach, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80203, 21589 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80203, 21589 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80203, 21589 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Interfibio, Nanobiotechnology & Bioanalysis Group, Departament d'Enginyeria Química, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Avinguda Països Catalans 26, 43007 Tarragona, Spain; Institució Catalana de Recerca i Estudis Avançats (ICREA), Passeig Lluís Companys 23, 08010 Barcelona, Spain.
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Development of the MitoQ assay as a real-time quantification of mitochondrial DNA in degraded samples. Int J Legal Med 2018; 133:411-417. [PMID: 30357456 DOI: 10.1007/s00414-018-1956-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2018] [Accepted: 10/15/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Mitochondrial DNA is a reliable genetic material for estimating maternally related haplogroups and ancestries. Exploring maternal DNA inheritance is particularly useful when nuclear DNA is degraded or limited, as the copy number of mitochondrial DNA is far greater than the copy number of nuclear DNA. Normal mitochondrial DNA copy number has been estimated to 100 copies per buccal epithelial cell, 4000 copies in skeletal cells and 7000 copies in myocardial cells. This estimation is usually performed via extrapolation from the nuclear DNA quantitation. It is essential to reduce this variability and accurately quantify the exact number of copies of mitochondrial DNA, especially in compromised samples of a forensic or ancient nature. While useful, the testing of mitochondrial DNA is often long and costly and comes with limited success. The accurate quantification of mitochondrial DNA using specific quantitative PCR assays can be used to make better decisions on the downstream testing and success of amplification. As a result, this study develops a real-time assay for the quantification of mitochondrial DNA copy number and assesses its performance on a set of degraded DNA samples. The developed MitoQ assay has been shown to be highly specific to the human mitochondrial genome with no amplification of nuclear pseudogenes being observed and outperformed a previously published concordant assay. Additionally, a high sensitivity was measured to 280 copies of mitochondrial DNA. Minimal variation was observed between each replication cycle, indicating the assay to be robust and repeatable. Overall, this study presents a real-time assay that is sensitive and robust to quantifying mitochondrial DNA copy number in degraded samples. Furthermore, there is potential to incorporate the assay as an additional target in current qPCR assays which use a six-dye chemistry and provide a complete overview of a sample's quality and quantity.
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Thanakiatkrai P, Dechnakarin J, Ngasaman R, Kitpipit T. Direct pentaplex PCR assay: An adjunct panel for meat species identification in Asian food products. Food Chem 2018; 271:767-772. [PMID: 30236743 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2018.07.143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2017] [Revised: 07/08/2018] [Accepted: 07/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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A direct pentaplex PCR assay was developed for the identification of meat from sources other than those declared on the packaging. Species-specific primers were designed, based on the mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase I (COI) gene. The assay amplified specific DNA fragments from dog (230 bp), duck (283 bp), buffalo (363 bp), goat (396 bp), and sheep (477 bp). The proposed method is capable of identifying target species accurately and is reproducible, sensitive and robust for use with real-world foods and food products. In total, 26 of 117 meat and commercial food products tested were shown to contain DNA from species not declared on the label.
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- Phuvadol Thanakiatkrai
- Forensic Science Program, Department of Applied Science, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, 90110, Thailand
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- Forensic Science Program, Department of Applied Science, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, 90110, Thailand
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- Forensic Science Program, Department of Applied Science, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, 90110, Thailand.
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Ruiz CA, Chaney ME, Tosi AJ. Medical-grade buccal swabs versus drugstore cotton swabs: No difference in DNA yield. MethodsX 2018; 5:39-42. [PMID: 30622908 PMCID: PMC6318096 DOI: 10.1016/j.mex.2018.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2017] [Accepted: 01/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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We tested three types of medical-grade buccal swabs against standard cotton swabs for differences in DNA yield. A panel of swab types – one drugstore (Q-tips®) and three medical-grade – was used for buccal cell collection from three different individuals. DNA was extracted from all swabs using a QIAcube robot; quantitation values were measured by an Alu-based qPCR assay; and differences were compared through a 2-way ANOVA. Our results demonstrate that cotton swabs recover as much DNA as medical-grade swabs, but at a tremendously lower cost. Cotton swabs also display the greatest consistency of DNA yield, as indicated by the lowest coefficient of variation among the four tested swab types. These findings suggest that the use of standard cotton swabs for buccal cell collection offers not only a significant cost savings, but a more consistent method compared to the use of medical-grade swabs.
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- Cody A Ruiz
- Department of Anthropology, Kent State University, Kent, OH 44242, United States
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- Department of Anthropology, Kent State University, Kent, OH 44242, United States
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- Department of Anthropology, Kent State University, Kent, OH 44242, United States
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Zhang X, Zhou T, Yu W, Ai J, Wang X, Gao L, Yuan G, Li M. Development and evaluation of a PCR-based assay kit for authentication of Zaocys dhumnades in traditional Chinese medicine. Mitochondrial DNA A DNA Mapp Seq Anal 2016; 29:102-106. [PMID: 28035866 DOI: 10.1080/24701394.2016.1248429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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We developed a kind of Zaocys dhumnades DNA test kit and it's indexes including specificity, sensitivity and stability were evaluated and compared with the method recorded in Chinese Pharmacopoeia (2010 edition). The bioinformatics technology was used to design primers, sequencing and blast, in conjunction with PCR technology based on the characteristics of Z. dhumnades cytochrome b (Cyt b) gene. The efficiency of nucleic acid extraction by the kit was done in accordance with Pharmacopoeia method. The kit stability results proved effective after repeated freezing and thawing 20 times. The sensitivity results indicated that the lowest amount detected by the kit was 0. 025 g of each specimen. The specificity test of the kit was 100% specific. All repeatability tests indicated the same results when conducted three times. Compared with the method recorded in Chinese Pharmacopoeia, the PCR-based assay kit by our team developed is accurate, effective in identification of Z. dhumnades, it is simple and fast, demonstrating a broad prospect in quality inspection of Z. dhumnades in the future.
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- Xiaomei Zhang
- a Department of Clinical Laboratory , Associated Hospital, Beihua University , Jilin , China
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- b Department of Molecular Diagnosis , School of Laboratory Medicine, Beihua University , Jilin , China
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- c School of Pharmacy, Beihua University , Jilin , China
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- b Department of Molecular Diagnosis , School of Laboratory Medicine, Beihua University , Jilin , China
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- b Department of Molecular Diagnosis , School of Laboratory Medicine, Beihua University , Jilin , China
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- b Department of Molecular Diagnosis , School of Laboratory Medicine, Beihua University , Jilin , China
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- c School of Pharmacy, Beihua University , Jilin , China
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- b Department of Molecular Diagnosis , School of Laboratory Medicine, Beihua University , Jilin , China
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Chen N, Wen S, Sun X, Fang Q, Huang L, Liu S, Li W, Qiu M. Elevated Mitochondrial DNA Copy Number in Peripheral Blood and Tissue Predict the Opposite Outcome of Cancer: A Meta-Analysis. Sci Rep 2016; 6:37404. [PMID: 27857175 PMCID: PMC5114650 DOI: 10.1038/srep37404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2016] [Accepted: 10/27/2016] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Previous studies have suggested that mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) copy number was associated with cancer risk. However, no solid conclusion revealed the potential predictive value of mtDNA copy number for cancer prognosis. The present meta-analysis was performed to clarify the problem. Hence, we performed a systematic search in PubMed, EmBase, Web of Science databases independently and a total of eighteen studies comprising 3961 cases satisfied the criteria and finally enrolled. Our results didn’t show the association between them but significant heterogeneity in overall analysis (OS: HR = 0.923, 95% CI: 0.653–1.306, p = 0.652; DFS: HR = 0.997, 95% CI: 0.599–1.659, p = 0.99). However, subgroup analysis stratified by sample came to the opposite conclusion. High level mitochondrial DNA copy number in peripheral blood predicted a poor cancer prognosis (OS: HR = 1.624, 95% CI: 1.211–2.177, p = 0.001; DFS: HR = 1.582, 95% CI: 1.026–2.439, p = 0.038) while patients with high level mitochondrial DNA copy number in tumor tissue exhibited better outcomes (OS: HR = 0.604 95% CI: 0.406–0.899, p = 0.013; DFS: HR = 0.593, 95% CI: 0.411–0.857, p = 0.005). These findings were further proved in detailed analyses in blood or tissue subgroup. In conclusion, our study suggested the elevated mtDNA copy number in peripheral blood predicted a poor cancer prognosis while the better outcome was presented among patients with elevated mtDNA copy number in tumor tissue.
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- Nan Chen
- West China School of Medicine/West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- West China School of Medicine/West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- West China School of Medicine/West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- West China School of Medicine/West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- West China School of Medicine/West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- West China School of Medicine/West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- West China School of Medicine/West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- West China School of Medicine/West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.,Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Center, the State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, Guoxue Alley, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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Kikkawa HS, Tsuge K, Sugita R. Real-Time PCR Quantification of Chloroplast DNA Supports DNA Barcoding of Plant Species. Mol Biotechnol 2016; 58:212-9. [PMID: 26800992 DOI: 10.1007/s12033-016-9918-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Species identification from extracted DNA is sometimes needed for botanical samples. DNA quantification is required for an accurate and effective examination. If a quantitative assay provides unreliable estimates, a higher quantity of DNA than the estimated amount may be used in additional analyses to avoid failure to analyze samples from which extracting DNA is difficult. Compared with conventional methods, real-time quantitative PCR (qPCR) requires a low amount of DNA and enables quantification of dilute DNA solutions accurately. The aim of this study was to develop a qPCR assay for quantification of chloroplast DNA from taxonomically diverse plant species. An absolute quantification method was developed using primers targeting the ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase large subunit (rbcL) gene using SYBR Green I-based qPCR. The calibration curve was generated using the PCR amplicon as the template. DNA extracts from representatives of 13 plant families common in Japan. This demonstrates that qPCR analysis is an effective method for quantification of DNA from plant samples. The results of qPCR assist in the decision-making will determine the success or failure of DNA analysis, indicating the possibility of optimization of the procedure for downstream reactions.
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- Hitomi S Kikkawa
- National Research Institute of Police Science, 6-3-1 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba, 277-0882, Japan.
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- National Research Institute of Police Science, 6-3-1 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba, 277-0882, Japan
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- National Research Institute of Police Science, 6-3-1 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba, 277-0882, Japan
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Estimation and Preparation of the Hypervariable Regions I/II Templates for Mitochondrial DNA Typing From Human Bones and Teeth Remains Using Singleplex Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction. Am J Forensic Med Pathol 2016; 37:158-64. [DOI: 10.1097/paf.0000000000000246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Ai J, Wang X, Gao L, Xia W, Li M, Yuan G, Niu J, Zhang L. PCR-fingerprint profiles of mitochondrial and genomic DNA extracted from Fetus cervi using different extraction methods. Mitochondrial DNA A DNA Mapp Seq Anal 2016; 28:781-786. [PMID: 27247076 DOI: 10.1080/24701394.2016.1186666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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The use of Fetus cervi, which is derived from the embryo and placenta of Cervus Nippon Temminck or Cervs elaphus Linnaeus, has been documented for a long time in China. There are abundant species of deer worldwide. Those recorded by China Pharmacopeia (2010 edition) from all the species were either authentic or adulterants/counterfeits. Identification of their origins or authenticity became a key in the preparation of the authentic products. The traditional SDS alkaline lysis and salt-outing methods were modified to extract mt DNA and genomic DNA from fresh and dry Fetus cervi in addition to Fetus from false animals, respectively. A set of primers were designed by bioinformatics to target the intra-and inter-variation. The mt DNA and genomic DNA extracted from Fetus cervi using the two methods meet the requirement for authenticity. Extraction of mt DNA by SDS alkaline lysis is more practical and accurate than extraction of genomic DNA by salt-outing method. There were differences in length and number of segments amplified by PCR between mt DNA from authentic Fetus cervi and false animals Fetus. The distinctive PCR-fingerprint patterns can distinguish the Fetus cervi from adulterants and counterfeit animal Fetus.
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- Jinxia Ai
- a School of Laboratory Medicine , Beihua University , Jilin , China
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- a School of Laboratory Medicine , Beihua University , Jilin , China
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- a School of Laboratory Medicine , Beihua University , Jilin , China
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- a School of Laboratory Medicine , Beihua University , Jilin , China
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- a School of Laboratory Medicine , Beihua University , Jilin , China
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- b School of Pharmacy , Beihua University , Jilin , China
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- a School of Laboratory Medicine , Beihua University , Jilin , China
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- c Jilin Leibo Scientific Co. Ltd , Jilin , China
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Keller M, Naue J, Zengerle R, von Stetten F, Schmidt U. Automated Forensic Animal Family Identification by Nested PCR and Melt Curve Analysis on an Off-the-Shelf Thermocycler Augmented with a Centrifugal Microfluidic Disk Segment. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0131845. [PMID: 26147196 PMCID: PMC4492497 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0131845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2015] [Accepted: 06/05/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Nested PCR remains a labor-intensive and error-prone biomolecular analysis. Laboratory workflow automation by precise control of minute liquid volumes in centrifugal microfluidic Lab-on-a-Chip systems holds great potential for such applications. However, the majority of these systems require costly custom-made processing devices. Our idea is to augment a standard laboratory device, here a centrifugal real-time PCR thermocycler, with inbuilt liquid handling capabilities for automation. We have developed a microfluidic disk segment enabling an automated nested real-time PCR assay for identification of common European animal groups adapted to forensic standards. For the first time we utilize a novel combination of fluidic elements, including pre-storage of reagents, to automate the assay at constant rotational frequency of an off-the-shelf thermocycler. It provides a universal duplex pre-amplification of short fragments of the mitochondrial 12S rRNA and cytochrome b genes, animal-group-specific main-amplifications, and melting curve analysis for differentiation. The system was characterized with respect to assay sensitivity, specificity, risk of cross-contamination, and detection of minor components in mixtures. 92.2% of the performed tests were recognized as fluidically failure-free sample handling and used for evaluation. Altogether, augmentation of the standard real-time thermocycler with a self-contained centrifugal microfluidic disk segment resulted in an accelerated and automated analysis reducing hands-on time, and circumventing the risk of contamination associated with regular nested PCR protocols.
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- Mark Keller
- Laboratory for MEMS Applications, IMTEK–Department of Microsystems Engineering, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Hahn-Schickard, Freiburg, Germany
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- Institute of Legal Medicine, Freiburg University Medical Center, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Biology, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Laboratory for MEMS Applications, IMTEK–Department of Microsystems Engineering, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Hahn-Schickard, Freiburg, Germany
- BIOSS–Centre for Biological Signalling Studies, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Laboratory for MEMS Applications, IMTEK–Department of Microsystems Engineering, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Hahn-Schickard, Freiburg, Germany
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- Institute of Legal Medicine, Freiburg University Medical Center, Freiburg, Germany
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High-resolution melting of 12S rRNA and cytochrome b DNA sequences for discrimination of species within distinct European animal families. PLoS One 2014; 9:e115575. [PMID: 25531439 PMCID: PMC4274031 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0115575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2014] [Accepted: 11/29/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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The cheap and easy identification of species is necessary within multiple fields of molecular biology. The use of high-resolution melting (HRM) of DNA provides a fast closed-tube method for analysis of the sequence composition of the mitochondrial genes 12S rRNA and cytochrome b. We investigated the potential use of HRM for species identification within eleven different animal groups commonly found in Europe by animal-group-specific DNA amplification followed by DNA melting. Influence factors as DNA amount, additional single base alterations, and the existence of mixed samples were taken into consideration. Visual inspection combined with mathematical evaluation of the curve shapes did resolve nearly all species within an animal group. The assay can therefore not only be used for identification of animal groups and mixture analysis but also for species identification within the respective groups. The use of a universal 12S rRNA system additionally revealed a possible approach for species discrimination, mostly by exclusion. The use of the HRM assay showed to be a reliable, fast, and cheap method for species discrimination within a broad range of different animal species and can be used in a flexible "modular" manner depending on the question to be solved.
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Kitpipit T, Sittichan K, Thanakiatkrai P. Direct-multiplex PCR assay for meat species identification in food products. Food Chem 2014; 163:77-82. [PMID: 24912698 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2014.04.062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2013] [Revised: 04/02/2014] [Accepted: 04/13/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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This is the first time that direct PCR - DNA amplification without prior DNA extraction - was successfully developed and fully validated for rapid and economical simultaneous identification of six commonly consumed meat species. To achieve this, six species-specific primers were selected from previous reports and newly designed from the mitochondrial cytochrome b (cyt b), cytochrome oxidase I (COI), and 12s rRNA gene. The assay generated PCR products of 100, 119, 133, 155, 253, and 311 bp for pork, lamb/mutton, chicken, ostrich meat, horsemeat and beef, respectively. Validation showed that the assay is robust, rapid, economical, reproducible, specific, and sensitive down to 12,500 mitochondrial copy (equating to seven fg). It could be used with a variety of raw meats and products, including highly degraded and processed food samples. This proposed method will be greatly beneficial to the consumers, food industry, and law enforcement.
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- Thitika Kitpipit
- Forensic Science Program, Department of Applied Science, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, 90112, Thailand
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- Forensic Science Program, Department of Applied Science, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, 90112, Thailand
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- Forensic Science Program, Department of Applied Science, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, 90112, Thailand.
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Johnson RN, Wilson-Wilde L, Linacre A. Current and future directions of DNA in wildlife forensic science. Forensic Sci Int Genet 2013; 10:1-11. [PMID: 24680123 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsigen.2013.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2013] [Revised: 12/13/2013] [Accepted: 12/18/2013] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Wildlife forensic science may not have attained the profile of human identification, yet the scale of criminal activity related to wildlife is extensive by any measure. Service delivery in the arena of wildlife forensic science is often ad hoc, unco-ordinated and unregulated, yet many of those currently dedicated to wildlife conservation and the protection of endangered species are striving to ensure that the highest standards are met. The genetic markers and software used to evaluate data in wildlife forensic science are more varied than those in human forensic identification and are rarely standardised between species. The time and resources required to characterise and validate each genetic maker is considerable and in some cases prohibitive. Further, issues are regularly encountered in the construction of allelic databases and allelic ladders; essential in human identification studies, but also applicable to wildlife criminal investigations. Accreditation and certification are essential in human identification and are currently being strived for in the forensic wildlife community. Examples are provided as to how best practice can be demonstrated in all areas of wildlife crime analysis and ensure that this field of forensic science gains and maintains the respect it deserves. This review is aimed at those conducting human identification to illustrate how research concepts in wildlife forensic science can be used in the criminal justice system, as well as describing the real importance of this type of forensic analysis.
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- Rebecca N Johnson
- Australian Museum Research Institute, Australian Centre for Wildlife Genomics, Science and Learning Division, Australian Museum, Sydney, Australia.
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- Australia New Zealand Policing Advisory Agency - National Institute of Forensic Science, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Biological Sciences, Flinders University, Bedford Park, Adelaide, Australia
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Ramón-Laca A, Linacre AMT, Gleeson DM, Tobe SS. Identification multiplex assay of 19 terrestrial mammal species present in New Zealand. Electrophoresis 2013; 34:3370-6. [DOI: 10.1002/elps.201300324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2013] [Revised: 09/25/2013] [Accepted: 09/26/2013] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- School of Biological Sciences; Flinders University; Bedford Park Adelaide Australia
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- EcoGene®, Institute for Applied Ecology; University of Canberra; Canberra ACT Australia
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- School of Biological Sciences; Flinders University; Bedford Park Adelaide Australia
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Modular real-time PCR screening assay for common European animal families. Int J Legal Med 2013; 128:11-8. [PMID: 23613031 DOI: 10.1007/s00414-013-0857-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2013] [Accepted: 03/27/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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A screening assay based on real-time PCR and melt curve analysis was developed to detect DNA from nine common European animal families/species and human. The assay consists of a 10-cycle universal pre-amplification followed by specific nested PCR and was designed to exploit the different melting temperatures (T m) of family/species-specific 12S ribosomal ribonucleic acid and cytochrome b fragments, which are amplified in duplex reactions. Case-related modular application is possible. Beyond determination of the animal family and discrimination from human DNA, evaluation of the melt curve in some cases additionally allows for species determination (e.g. cat vs. lynx). The method presents a quick, flexible and sample-saving approach to assess non-human DNA at low expenses, and it is especially useful in resolution of DNA mixtures.
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Benoit JN, Quatrehomme G, F Carle G, Pognonec P. An alternative procedure for extraction of DNA from ancient and weathered bone fragments. MEDICINE, SCIENCE, AND THE LAW 2013; 53:100-106. [PMID: 23155118 DOI: 10.1258/msl.2012.012026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Bone is the most challenging tissue for DNA extraction and purification. Expensive commercial kits and specific equipments are often used in forensic and anthropology laboratories towards that goal. We present here an integrated procedure that gives satisfactory results for DNA preparation from fresh, ancient or weathered bones. Extraction is performed under simple but efficient vacuum-controlled conditions that greatly limit the risks of cross-contaminations. The whole process has been designed to minimize the need for expensive equipment and chemicals, and to be compatible with any molecular biology laboratory. In addition, no toxic reagents are necessary and the procedure is straightforward. Combined with quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR), this method allows species identification and sex determination from subcellular amount of DNA (1-5 pg). In addition, enough DNA is generally obtained for human DNA profiling if necessary. The whole procedure from bone treatment to the final qPCR results takes less than 48 hours. This procedure should allow any laboratory with standard molecular biology equipment and expertise to perform bone DNA characterization whenever necessary.
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Startari L, Benoit JN, Quatrehomme G, Carle G, Pognonec P. Comparison of extractable DNA from bone following six-month exposure to outdoor conditions, garden loam, mold contamination or room storage. MEDICINE, SCIENCE, AND THE LAW 2013; 53:29-32. [PMID: 22941520 DOI: 10.1258/msl.2012.012018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Femur bone sections from a single donor were exposed for six months to (i) outdoor conditions (exposure to sun, rain, etc.); (ii) water-vapour saturated environment favourable to mould proliferation and (iii) humic-garden soil. Following these treatments, DNA was extracted and yields were compared with that of a control bone fragment kept under optimal laboratory storage conditions. Our results demonstrate that both mould and soil are very detrimental to bone DNA conservation since more than 97% of the bone DNA was lost in these samples as compared with the control condition. Outdoor exposure gives an intermediate result with 30% of the DNA still present in the bone. Thus, environments favourable to microorganisms proliferation appear detrimental to bone DNA conservation and are a bad prognostic should bone remains be used for genetic identification purpose. Comparatively, open-air exposure is much more favourable to bone DNA analysis.
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- Loïc Startari
- Université de Nice, Laboratoire de Médecine Légale et d'Anthropologie médico-légale, France
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Kim YH, Kim ES, Ko BS, Oh SE, Ryuk JA, Chae SW, Lee HW, Choi GY, Seo DW, Lee MY. A PCR-based assay for discriminating Cervus and Rangifer (Cervidae) antlers with mitochondrial DNA polymorphisms1. J Anim Sci 2012; 90:2075-83. [DOI: 10.2527/jas.2011-4421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Young Hwa Kim
- Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon 305-811, Korea
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- National Institute of Scientific Investigation, Seoul 158-707, Korea
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- Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon 305-811, Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Konkuk University, Seoul 143-701, Korea
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- Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon 305-811, Korea
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- Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon 305-811, Korea
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- Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon 305-811, Korea
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- Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon 305-811, Korea
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- Korea Food & Drug Administration, Seoul 122-704, Korea
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Naue J, Lutz-Bonengel S, Pietsch K, Sänger T, Schlauderer N, Schmidt U. Bite through the tent. Int J Legal Med 2012; 126:483-8. [PMID: 22361950 DOI: 10.1007/s00414-012-0674-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2011] [Accepted: 01/24/2012] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The authors report on a young boy who was bitten into his face by an unknown animal while being asleep in a tent. Given the bite marks and the location of the scene, members of the mustelidae and canidae families were the first "suspects." Deoxyribunucleic acid (DNA) recovered from the tent's wall was analyzed with regard to parts of the mitochondrial 12S ribosomal ribunucleic acid (12S rRNA) and cytochrome b (cytb) genes as well as nuclear short tandem repeats (STRs). Since Sanger sequencing revealed a mixed sequence with a strong human component overlying the nonhuman contributor, an animal screening using a duplex real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) with an intercalating dye and melt curve analysis was employed. The results were later confirmed by cloning. The applied commercial canine STR kit verified the animal family (canidae) but did not help in discriminating the species due to cross-species amplification. In the presented case, the real-time PCR assay offered the cheapest and fastest method for animal family determination, which then allowed for an appropriate and sample-saving strategy to characterize the causative animal species.
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- Jana Naue
- Institute of Legal Medicine, Freiburg University Medical Center, Albertstraße 9, 79104, Freiburg, Germany.
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Kitpipit T, Tobe SS, Kitchener AC, Gill P, Linacre A. Where does this tiger come from?—A robust molecular technique for simultaneous identification of endangered species and subspecies. FORENSIC SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL GENETICS SUPPLEMENT SERIES 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fsigss.2011.10.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Tobe SS, Linacre A. A new assay for identifying endangered species in Traditional East Asian Medicine. FORENSIC SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL GENETICS SUPPLEMENT SERIES 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fsigss.2011.08.115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Cawthorn DM, Steinman HA, Witthuhn RC. Evaluation of the 16S and 12S rRNA genes as universal markers for the identification of commercial fish species in South Africa. Gene 2011; 491:40-8. [PMID: 21963445 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2011.09.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2011] [Revised: 09/09/2011] [Accepted: 09/14/2011] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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The development of DNA-based methods for the identification of fish species is important for fisheries research and control, as well as for the detection of unintentional or fraudulent species substitutions in the marketplace. The aim of this study was to generate a comprehensive reference database of DNA sequences from the mitochondrial 16S and 12S ribosomal RNA (rRNA) genes for 53 commercial fish species in South Africa and to evaluate the applicability of these genetic markers for the identification of fish at the species level. The DNA extracted from all target species was readily amplified using universal primers targeting both rRNA gene regions. Sequences from the 16S and 12S rRNA genes were submitted to GenBank for the first time for 34% and 53% of the fish species, respectively. Cumulative analysis of the 16S rRNA gene sequences revealed mean conspecific, congeneric and confamilial Kimura two parameter (K2P) distances of 0.03%, 0.70% and 5.10% and the corresponding values at the 12S level were 0.03%, 1.00% and 5.57%. K2P neighbour-joining trees based on both sequence datasets generally clustered species in accordance with their taxonomic classifications. The nucleotide variation in both the 16S and 12S sequences was suitable for identifying the large majority of the examined fish specimens to at least the level of genus, but was found to be less useful for the explicit differentiation of certain congeneric fish species. It is recommended that one or more faster-evolving DNA regions be analysed to confirm the identities of closely-related fish species in South Africa.
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- Donna-Mareè Cawthorn
- Department of Food Science, University of Stellenbosch, Private Bag X1, Matieland, 7602, South Africa.
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Kavlick MF, Lawrence HS, Merritt RT, Fisher C, Isenberg A, Robertson JM, Budowle B. Quantification of human mitochondrial DNA using synthesized DNA standards. J Forensic Sci 2011; 56:1457-63. [PMID: 21883207 DOI: 10.1111/j.1556-4029.2011.01871.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Successful mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) forensic analysis depends on sufficient quantity and quality of mtDNA. A real-time quantitative PCR assay was developed to assess such characteristics in a DNA sample, which utilizes a duplex, synthetic DNA to ensure optimal quality assurance and quality control. The assay's 105-base pair target sequence facilitates amplification of degraded DNA and is minimally homologous to nonhuman mtDNA. The primers and probe hybridize to a region that has relatively few sequence polymorphisms. The assay can also identify the presence of PCR inhibitors and thus indicate the need for sample repurification. The results show that the assay provides information down to 10 copies and provides a dynamic range spanning seven orders of magnitude. Additional experiments demonstrated that as few as 300 mtDNA copies resulted in successful hypervariable region amplification, information that permits sample conservation and optimized downstream PCR testing. The assay described is rapid, reliable, and robust.
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- Mark F Kavlick
- Counterterrorism and Forensic Science Research Unit, Laboratory Division, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 2501 Investigation Parkway, Quantico, VA 22135, USA
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Kitpipit T, Tobe SS, Kitchener AC, Gill P, Linacre A. The development and validation of a single SNaPshot multiplex for tiger species and subspecies identification--implications for forensic purposes. Forensic Sci Int Genet 2011; 6:250-7. [PMID: 21723800 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsigen.2011.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2010] [Revised: 02/22/2011] [Accepted: 06/01/2011] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The tiger (Panthera tigris) is currently listed on Appendix I of the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora; this affords it the highest level of international protection. To aid in the investigation of alleged illegal trade in tiger body parts and derivatives, molecular approaches have been developed to identify biological material as being of tiger in origin. Some countries also require knowledge of the exact tiger subspecies present in order to prosecute anyone alleged to be trading in tiger products. In this study we aimed to develop and validate a reliable single assay to identify tiger species and subspecies simultaneously; this test is based on identification of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) within the tiger mitochondrial genome. The mitochondrial DNA sequence from four of the five extant putative tiger subspecies that currently exist in the wild were obtained and combined with DNA sequence data from 492 tiger and 349 other mammalian species available on GenBank. From the sequence data a total of 11 SNP loci were identified as suitable for further analyses. Five SNPs were species-specific for tiger and six amplify one of the tiger subspecies-specific SNPs, three of which were specific to P. t. sumatrae and the other three were specific to P. t. tigris. The multiplex assay was able to reliably identify 15 voucher tiger samples. The sensitivity of the test was 15,000 mitochondrial DNA copies (approximately 0.26 pg), indicating that it will work on trace amounts of tissue, bone or hair samples. This simple test will add to the DNA-based methods currently being used to identify the presence of tiger within mixed samples.
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- Thitika Kitpipit
- Centre of Forensic Science, WestChem, Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, G1 1XW, United Kingdom
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Pflugradt R, Schmidt U, Landenberger B, Sänger T, Lutz-Bonengel S. A novel and effective separation method for single mitochondria analysis. Mitochondrion 2011; 11:308-14. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mito.2010.12.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2010] [Revised: 10/01/2010] [Accepted: 12/03/2010] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Linacre A, Tobe SS. An overview to the investigative approach to species testing in wildlife forensic science. INVESTIGATIVE GENETICS 2011; 2:2. [PMID: 21232099 PMCID: PMC3032691 DOI: 10.1186/2041-2223-2-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 100] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2010] [Accepted: 01/13/2011] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The extent of wildlife crime is unknown but it is on the increase and has observable effects with the dramatic decline in many species of flora and fauna. The growing awareness of this area of criminal activity is reflected in the increase in research papers on animal DNA testing, either for the identification of species or for the genetic linkage of a sample to a particular organism. This review focuses on the use of species testing in wildlife crime investigations. Species identification relies primarily on genetic loci within the mitochondrial genome; focusing on the cytochrome b and cytochrome oxidase 1 genes. The use of cytochrome b gained early prominence in species identification through its use in taxonomic and phylogenetic studies, while the gene sequence for cytochrome oxidase was adopted by the Barcode for Life research group. This review compares how these two loci are used in species identification with respect to wildlife crime investigations. As more forensic science laboratories undertake work in the wildlife area, it is important that the quality of work is of the highest standard and that the conclusions reached are based on scientific principles. A key issue in reporting on the identification of a particular species is a knowledge of both the intraspecies variation and the possible overlap of sequence variation from one species to that of a closely related species. Recent data showing this degree of genetic separation in mammalian species will allow greater confidence when preparing a report on an alleged event where the identification of the species is of prime importance. The aim of this review is to illustrate aspects of species testing in wildlife forensic science and to explain how a knowledge of genetic variation at the genus and species level can aid in the reporting of results.
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- Adrian Linacre
- South Australia Justice Chair in Forensic Science, School of Biological Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Centre for Forensic Science, WestChem, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK
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Roslev P, Bukh AS. State of the art molecular markers for fecal pollution source tracking in water. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2011; 89:1341-55. [DOI: 10.1007/s00253-010-3080-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2010] [Revised: 12/15/2010] [Accepted: 12/15/2010] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Estrada J, Li P, Mir B. Multiorgan engraftment of human somatic cells in swine foetuses after intra-blastocyst transplantation. Reprod Domest Anim 2010; 46:630-5. [PMID: 21092066 DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2010.01718.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Adult human stem cells, mainly from hematopoietic lineage, have been injected into developing pre-immune animal foetuses, and xenogenic engraftment of liver and other organs has been reported. We isolated a rare cell population from adult human liver, fat and skin. Colonies with few cells became visible as early as 2-3 days, and a fully formed colony took 10-14 days to form. These colonies were named as liver-derived cell lines (LDCs), fat-derived cell lines (FDCs) and skin-derived cell lines (SDCs). All these cells express few pluripotency markers like Klf4, c-myc and Sox2. Pig blastocysts were injected with LDCs, FDCs and SDCs and transferred to recipient pigs. We achieved an overall pregnancy rate of 71.4% at day 35. The foetuses were analysed for human cell chimerism in liver, kidney and heart both by RT-PCR and real-time PCR using primers specific to human and pig mitochondrial DNA. The percentage of foetuses showing chimerism was 17.4% (4/23), 12.5% (2/16) and 11.1% (1/9) for LDCs, FDCs and SDCs, respectively. Of these, 42.9% (three out of seven) showed chimerism in liver and 71.4% (five out of seven) showed kidney chimerism. However, we did not detect any chimerism in the heart. The level of chimerism varied and was in the range of one human cell per one hundred thousand to one million pig cells.
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- J Estrada
- Department of Transplant Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
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Miyagawa K, Emoto N, Widyantoro B, Nakayama K, Yagi K, Rikitake Y, Suzuki T, Hirata KI. Attenuation of Doxorubicin-induced cardiomyopathy by endothelin-converting enzyme-1 ablation through prevention of mitochondrial biogenesis impairment. Hypertension 2010; 55:738-46. [PMID: 20101000 DOI: 10.1161/hypertensionaha.109.141903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Doxorubicin is an effective antineoplastic drug; however, its clinical benefit is limited by its cardiotoxicity. The inhibition of mitochondrial biogenesis is responsible for the pathogenesis of doxorubicin-induced cardiomyopathy. Endothelin-1 is a vasoconstrictive peptide produced from big endothelin-1 by endothelin-converting enzyme-1 (ECE-1) and a multifunctional peptide. Although plasma endothelin-1 levels are elevated in patients treated with doxorubicin, the effect of ECE-1 inhibition on doxorubicin-induced cardiomyopathy is not understood. Cardiomyopathy was induced by a single IP injection of doxorubicin (15 mg/kg). Five days after treatment, cardiac function, histological change, and mitochondrial biogenesis were assessed. Echocardiography revealed that cardiac systolic function was significantly deteriorated in doxorubicin-treated wild-type (ECE-1(+/+)) mice compared with ECE-1 heterozygous knockout (ECE-1(+/-)) mice. In histological analysis, cardiomyocyte size in ECE-1(+/-) mice was larger, and cardiomyocyte damage was less. In ECE-1(+/+) mice, tissue adenosine triphosphate content and mitochondrial superoxide dismutase were decreased, and reactive oxygen species generation was increased compared with ECE-1(+/-) mice. Cardiac mitochondrial deoxyribonucleic acid copy number and expressions of key regulators for mitochondrial biogenesis were decreased in ECE-1(+/+) mice. Cardiac cGMP content and serum atrial natriuretic peptide concentration were increased in ECE-1(+/-) mice. In conclusion, the inhibition of ECE-1 attenuated doxorubicin-induced cardiomyopathy by inhibiting the impairment of cardiac mitochondrial biogenesis. This was mainly induced by decreased endothelin-1 levels and an enhanced atrial natriuretic peptide-cGMP pathway. Thus, the inhibition of ECE-1 may be a new therapeutic strategy for doxorubicin-induced cardiomyopathy.
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- Kazuya Miyagawa
- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-1 Kusunoki, Chuo, 650-0017 Kobe, Japan
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Tobe SS, Linacre A. Identifying endangered species from degraded mixtures at low levels. FORENSIC SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL GENETICS SUPPLEMENT SERIES 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fsigss.2009.08.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Brenig B, Beck J, Schütz E. Shotgun metagenomics of biological stains using ultra-deep DNA sequencing. Forensic Sci Int Genet 2009; 4:228-31. [PMID: 20457050 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsigen.2009.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2008] [Revised: 09/30/2009] [Accepted: 10/02/2009] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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A detailed molecular analysis of blood or other biological stains at a crime scene is often hampered by the low quantity and quality of the extractable DNA. However, the determination of the origin and composition of a stain is in most cases a prerequisite for the final elucidation of a criminal case. Standard methodologies, e.g. amplification of DNA followed by microsatellite typing or mitochondrial DNA sequencing, are often not sensitive enough to result in sufficient and conclusive data. We have applied ultra-deep DNA sequencing using the 454 pyrosequencing technology on a whole genome amplified (WGA) environmental biological stain, which was analysed unsuccessfully with standard methodologies following WGA. With the combination of WGA and 454 pyrosequencing, however, we were able to generate 7242 single sequences with an average length of 195bp. A total of 1,441,971bp DNA sequences were generated and compared with public DNA sequence databases. Using RepeatMasker and basic logical alignment search tool (BLAST) searches against known microbial and mammalian genomes it was possible to determine the metagenomic composition of the stain, i.e. 4.2% bacterial DNA, 0.3% viral DNA, 2.7% fungal DNA, 10.3% mammalian repetitive DNA, 0.9% porcine DNA, 0.13% human DNA and 81.5% DNA of unknown origin. Our data demonstrate that 454 pyrosequencing has the potential to become a powerful tool not only in basic research but also in the metagenomic analysis of biological trace materials for forensic genetics.
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- B Brenig
- Institute of Veterinary Medicine, University of Göttingen, Burckhardtweg 2, Göttingen, Germany.
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Dobrowolski SF, Hendrickx ATM, van den Bosch BJC, Smeets HJM, Gray J, Miller T, Sears M. Identifying sequence variants in the human mitochondrial genome using high-resolution melt (HRM) profiling. Hum Mutat 2009; 30:891-8. [PMID: 19370763 DOI: 10.1002/humu.21003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Identifying mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) sequence variants in human diseases is complicated. Many pathological mutations are heteroplasmic, with the mutant allele represented at highly variable percentages. High-resolution melt (HRM or HRMA) profiling was applied to comprehensive assessment of the mitochondrial genome and targeted assessment of recognized pathological mutations. The assay panel providing comprehensive coverage of the mitochondrial genome utilizes 36 overlapping fragments (301-658 bp) that employ a common PCR protocol. The comprehensive assay identified heteroplasmic mutation in 33 out of 33 patient specimens tested. Allele fraction among the specimens ranged from 1 to 100%. The comprehensive assay panel was also used to assess 125 mtDNA specimens from healthy donors, which identified 431 unique sequence variants. Utilizing the comprehensive mtDNA panel, the mitochondrial genome of a patient specimen may be assessed in less than 1 day using a single 384-well plate or two 96-well plates. Specific assays were used to identify the myopathy, encephalopathy, lactic acidosis and stroke-like episodes (MELAS) mutation m.3243A>G, myoclonus epilepsy, ragged red fibers (MERRF) mutation m.8344A>G, and m.1555A>G associated with aminoglycoside hearing loss. These assays employ a calibrated, amplicon-based strategy that is exceedingly simple in design, utilization, and interpretation, yet provides sensitivity to detect variants at and below 10% heteroplasmy. Turnaround time for the genotyping tests is about 1 hr.
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