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Garlant HN, Ellappan K, Hewitt M, Perumal P, Pekeleke S, Wand N, Southern J, Kumar SV, Belgode H, Abubakar I, Sinha S, Vasan S, Joseph NM, Kempsell KE. Evaluation of Host Protein Biomarkers by ELISA From Whole Lysed Peripheral Blood for Development of Diagnostic Tests for Active Tuberculosis. Front Immunol 2022; 13:854327. [PMID: 35720382 PMCID: PMC9205408 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.854327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant global health crisis and the number one cause of death for an infectious disease. The health consequences in high-burden countries are significant. Barriers to TB control and eradication are in part caused by difficulties in diagnosis. Improvements in diagnosis are required for organisations like the World Health Organisation (WHO) to meet their ambitious target of reducing the incidence of TB by 50% by the year 2025, which has become hard to reach due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Development of new tests for TB are key priorities of the WHO, as defined in their 2014 report for target product profiles (TPPs). Rapid triage and biomarker-based confirmatory tests would greatly enhance the diagnostic capability for identifying and diagnosing TB-infected individuals. Protein-based test methods e.g. lateral flow devices (LFDs) have a significant advantage over other technologies with regard to assay turnaround time (minutes as opposed to hours) field-ability, ease of use by relatively untrained staff and without the need for supporting laboratory infrastructure. Here we evaluate the diagnostic performance of nine biomarkers from our previously published biomarker qPCR validation study; CALCOCO2, CD274, CD52, GBP1, IFIT3, IFITM3, SAMD9L, SNX10 and TMEM49, as protein targets assayed by ELISA. This preliminary evaluation study was conducted to quantify the level of biomarker protein expression across latent, extra-pulmonary or pulmonary TB groups and negative controls, collected across the UK and India, in whole lysed blood samples (WLB). We also investigated associative correlations between the biomarkers and assessed their suitability for ongoing diagnostic test development, using receiver operating characteristic/area under the curve (ROC) analyses, singly and in panel combinations. The top performing single biomarkers for pulmonary TB versus controls were CALCOCO2, SAMD9L, GBP1, IFITM3, IFIT3 and SNX10. TMEM49 was also significantly differentially expressed but downregulated in TB groups. CD52 expression was not highly differentially expressed across most of the groups but may provide additional patient stratification information and some limited use for incipient latent TB infection. These show therefore great potential for diagnostic test development either in minimal configuration panels for rapid triage or more complex formulations to capture the diversity of disease presentations.
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- Harriet N. Garlant
- Science Group: Research and Evaluation, UK Health Security Agency, Salisbury, United Kingdom
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- Department of Microbiology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India
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- Science Group: Research and Evaluation, UK Health Security Agency, Salisbury, United Kingdom
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- Science Group: Research and Evaluation, UK Health Security Agency, Salisbury, United Kingdom
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- Science Group: Research and Evaluation, UK Health Security Agency, Salisbury, United Kingdom
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- Science Group: Research and Evaluation, UK Health Security Agency, Salisbury, United Kingdom
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- School of Life & Medical Sciences, Mortimer Market Centre, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Microbiology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India
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- School of Life & Medical Sciences, Mortimer Market Centre, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Medicine, All India Institute for Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of York, York, United Kingdom
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- Department of Microbiology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India
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- Science Group: Research and Evaluation, UK Health Security Agency, Salisbury, United Kingdom
- *Correspondence: Karen E. Kempsell,
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Wang Y, Zhang Y, Chen X, Guan X, Wang L. Analysis with biological nanopore: On-pore, off-pore strategies and application in biological fluids. Talanta 2020; 223:121684. [PMID: 33303138 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2020.121684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2020] [Revised: 09/14/2020] [Accepted: 09/16/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Inspired from ion channels in biology, nanopores have been developed as promising analytical tools. In principle, nanopores provide crucial information from the observation and analysis of ionic current modulations caused by the interaction between target analytes and fluidic pores. In this respect, the biological, chemical and physical parameters of the nanopore regime need to be well-understood and regulated for intermolecular interaction. Because of well-defined molecular structures, biological nanopores consequently are of a focal point, allowing precise interaction analysis at single-molecule level. In this overview, two analytical strategies are summarized and discussed accordingly, upon the challenges arising in case-dependent analysis using biological nanopores. One kind of strategies relies on modification, functionalization and engineering on nanopore confined interface to improve molecular recognition sites (on-pore strategies); The other kind of highlighted strategies concerns to measurement of various chemistry/biochemistry based interactions triggered by employed molecular agents or probes (off-pore strategies). In particularly, a few recent paradigms using these strategies for practical application of accurate analysis of biomarkers in biological fluids are illustrated. To end, the challenging and future outlook of using analytical tools by means of biological nanopores are depicted.
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- Yunjiao Wang
- Chongqing Institute of Green and Intelligent Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chongqing, 400714, China; Chongqing School, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chongqing, 400714, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL, 60616, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL, 60616, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL, 60616, USA.
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- Chongqing Institute of Green and Intelligent Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chongqing, 400714, China; Chongqing School, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chongqing, 400714, China.
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Dobnik D, Štebih D, Blejec A, Morisset D, Žel J. Multiplex quantification of four DNA targets in one reaction with Bio-Rad droplet digital PCR system for GMO detection. Sci Rep 2016; 6:35451. [PMID: 27739510 PMCID: PMC5064307 DOI: 10.1038/srep35451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2016] [Accepted: 09/30/2016] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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The advantages of the digital PCR technology are already well documented until now. One way to achieve better cost efficiency of the technique is to use it in a multiplexing strategy. Droplet digital PCR platforms, which include two fluorescence filters, support at least duplex reactions and with some developments and optimization higher multiplexing is possible. The present study not only shows a development of multiplex assays in droplet digital PCR, but also presents a first thorough evaluation of several parameters in such multiplex digital PCR. Two 4-plex assays were developed for quantification of 8 different DNA targets (7 genetically modified maize events and maize endogene). Per assay, two of the targets were labelled with one fluorophore and two with another. As current analysis software does not support analysis of more than duplex, a new R- and Shiny-based web application analysis tool (http://bit.ly/ddPCRmulti) was developed that automates the analysis of 4-plex results. In conclusion, the two developed multiplex assays are suitable for quantification of GMO maize events and the same approach can be used in any other field with a need for accurate and reliable quantification of multiple DNA targets.
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- David Dobnik
- Department of Biotechnology and Systems Biology, National Institute of Biology, Večna pot 111, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Biotechnology and Systems Biology, National Institute of Biology, Večna pot 111, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Biotechnology and Systems Biology, National Institute of Biology, Večna pot 111, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Biotechnology and Systems Biology, National Institute of Biology, Večna pot 111, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Biotechnology and Systems Biology, National Institute of Biology, Večna pot 111, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Walter SR, Young KL, Holland JG, Gieseck RL, Mirkin CA, Geiger FM. Counting the number of magnesium ions bound to the surface-immobilized thymine oligonucleotides that comprise spherical nucleic acids. J Am Chem Soc 2013; 135:17339-48. [PMID: 24156735 DOI: 10.1021/ja406551k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Label-free studies carried out under aqueous phase conditions quantify the number of Mg(2+) ions binding to surface-immobilized T40 sequences, the subsequent reordering of DNA on the surface, and the consequences of Mg(2+) binding for DNA-DNA interactions. Second harmonic generation measurements indicate that, within error, 18-20 Mg(2+) ions are bound to the T40 strand at saturation and that the metal-DNA interaction is associated with a near 30% length contraction of the strand. Structural reordering, evaluated using vibrational sum frequency generation, atomic force microscopy, and dynamic light scattering, is attributed to increased charge screening as the Mg(2+) ions bind to the negatively charged DNA, reducing repulsive Coulomb forces between nucleotides and allowing the DNA single strands to collapse or coil upon themselves. The impact of Mg(2+) binding on DNA hybridization and duplex stability is assessed with spherical nucleic acid (SNA) gold nanoparticle conjugates in order to determine an optimal working range of Mg(2+) concentrations for DNA-DNA interactions in the absence of NaCl. The findings are consistent with a charge titration effect in which, in the absence of NaCl, (1) hybridization does not occur at room temperature if an average of 17.5 or less Mg(2+) ions are bound per T40 strand, which is not reached until the bulk Mg(2+) concentration approaches 0.5 mM; (2) hybridization proceeds, albeit with low duplex stability having an average Tm of 31(3)°C, if an average of 17.5-18.0 Mg(2+) ions are bound; and (3) highly stable duplexes having a Tm of 64(2)°C form if 18.5-19.0 Mg(2+) ions are bound, corresponding to saturation of the T40 strand.
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- Stephanie R Walter
- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University , Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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Gao H, Jiang X, Dong YJ, Tang WX, Hou C, Zhu NN. Dendrimer-encapsulated copper as a novel oligonucleotides label for sensitive electrochemical stripping detection of DNA hybridization. Biosens Bioelectron 2013; 48:210-5. [PMID: 23685561 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2013.04.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2013] [Revised: 04/17/2013] [Accepted: 04/17/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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This paper describes the synthesis and characterization of a novel electrochemical label for sensitive electrochemical stripping detection of DNA hybridization based on dendrimer-encapsulated copper. The generation 4.5 (G 4.5) carboxyl-terminated poly(amidoamine) dendrimer with a trimesyl core was used as a template for synthesis of Cu²⁺/dendrimer nanocomposites (Cu-DNCs). Ratios of Cu²⁺/dendrimer were optimized in order to obtain stable nanocomposites with maximal copper loading in the interior of a polymeric shell. Cu-DNCs labeled DNA probe was employed for determining a target ssDNA immobilized on multi-walled carbon nanotubes-modified glassy carbon electrode (GCE) based on a specific hybridization reaction. The hybridization events were monitored by electrochemical detection of Cu anchored on the hybrids after the release in a diluted nitric acid by anodic stripping differential pulse voltammetry (ASDPV). The results showed that only a complementary sequence could form a dsDNA with the Cu-DNCs DNA probe and give an obvious electrochemical signal. The non-complementary sequence exhibited negligible signal change compared with the blank measurement (means: the electrode containing no target DNA incubating in hybridization buffer solution containing Cu-DNCs DNA probe for a certain time). The use of Cu encapsulated-dendrimer as tags and ASDPV for the detection of the released Cu ions could enhance the hybridization signal, and result in the increase of the sensitivity for the target DNA. Under the conditions employed here, the detection limit for measuring the full complementary sequence is down to pM level.
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- Huan Gao
- Department of Chemistry, College of Life and Environment Sciences, Shanghai Normal University, Guilin Road 100, Shanghai 200234, China
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Zhong Q, Bhattacharya S, Kotsopoulos S, Olson J, Taly V, Griffiths AD, Link DR, Larson JW. Multiplex digital PCR: breaking the one target per color barrier of quantitative PCR. LAB ON A CHIP 2011; 11:2167-74. [PMID: 21584334 DOI: 10.1039/c1lc20126c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 217] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Quantitative polymerase chain reactions (qPCR) based on real-time PCR constitute a powerful and sensitive method for the analysis of nucleic acids. However, in qPCR, the ability to multiplex targets using differently colored fluorescent probes is typically limited to 4-fold by the spectral overlap of the fluorophores. Furthermore, multiplexing qPCR assays requires expensive instrumentation and most often lengthy assay development cycles. Digital PCR (dPCR), which is based on the amplification of single target DNA molecules in many separate reactions, is an attractive alternative to qPCR. Here we report a novel and easy method for multiplexing dPCR in picolitre droplets within emulsions-generated and read out in microfluidic devices-that takes advantage of both the very high numbers of reactions possible within emulsions (>10(6)) as well as the high likelihood that the amplification of only a single target DNA molecule will initiate within each droplet. By varying the concentration of different fluorogenic probes of the same color, it is possible to identify the different probes on the basis of fluorescence intensity. Adding multiple colors increases the number of possible reactions geometrically, rather than linearly as with qPCR. Accurate and precise copy numbers of up to sixteen per cell were measured using a model system. A 5-plex assay for spinal muscular atrophy was demonstrated with just two fluorophores to simultaneously measure the copy number of two genes (SMN1 and SMN2) and to genotype a single nucleotide polymorphism (c.815A>G, SMN1). Results of a pilot study with SMA patients are presented.
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- Qun Zhong
- RainDance Technologies, Inc., 44 Hartwell Ave., Lexington, MA 02150, USA.
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Li M, He F, Liao Q, Liu J, Xu L, Jiang L, Song Y, Wang S, Zhu D. Ultrasensitive DNA Detection Using Photonic Crystals. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2008. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.200801998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Li M, He F, Liao Q, Liu J, Xu L, Jiang L, Song Y, Wang S, Zhu D. Ultrasensitive DNA Detection Using Photonic Crystals. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2008; 47:7258-62. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.200801998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 144] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Napolitano NM, Rohlfs EM, Heim RA. Simultaneous detection of multiple point mutations using allele-specific oligonucleotides. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008; Chapter 9:Unit9.4. [PMID: 18428368 DOI: 10.1002/0471142905.hg0904s41] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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This unit describes high-throughput mutation analysis using hybridization with pooled allele-specific oligonucleotide (ASO) probes. The approach can be used to screen one gene for many allelic mutations or to screen several loci for several allelic mutations each. Because tetramethyl ammonium chloride (TMAC) is added to the hybridization solution, the melting temperature of each oligonucleotide is independent of G-C content and oligonucleotides of the same length can be hybridized simultaneously. The pooled probes will give a positive hybridization signal from any PCR-amplified DNA sample containing a sequence complementary to any of the ASOs in the pool of oligonucleotide sequences. If many PCR-amplified samples are spotted onto a single membrane, multiple individuals can then be screened simultaneously for many mutant sequences. This multiple ASO hybridization technique is appropriate only for circumstances when hybridization with any one of the pooled probes is expected to be uncommon.
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Wang Y, Liu B. Label-Free Single-Nucleotide Polymorphism Detection Using a Cationic Tetrahedralfluorene and Silica Nanoparticles. Anal Chem 2007; 79:7214-20. [PMID: 17711299 DOI: 10.1021/ac0712594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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We developed a simple method that is able to provide label-free sequence-specific DNA detection with single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) detection selectivity. This method makes use of both DNA probe immobilized silica nanoparticles and optically amplifying light harvesting molecules. The recognition is accomplished by sequence-specific hybridization between the DNA probes on the silica nanoparticles and the targets of interest. After subsequent treatment with ethidium bromide (EB), a cationic tetrahedralfluorene was added to electrostatically associate with the DNA molecules on the nanoparticle surface, leading to sensitized EB emission via fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET). Because of the selective response of the tetrahedralfluorene to intercalated EB, the perfectly matched DNA targets were distinctively differentiated from those with mutations. The presence of tetrahedralfluorene provides improved detection sensitivity and selectivity, as compared to the use of EB alone as a signal reporter. The demonstrated highly selective label-free detection method laid the ground work for the future development of disposable and real-time testing kits in SNP screenings.
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Iohom G, Fitzgerald D, Cunningham AJ. Principles of pharmacogenetics—implications for the anaesthetist. Br J Anaesth 2004; 93:440-50. [PMID: 15220176 DOI: 10.1093/bja/aeh200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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- G Iohom
- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9, Ireland
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Raskin S, Pereira L, Reis F, Rosario NA, Ludwig N, Valentim L, Phillips JA, Allito B, Heim RA, Sugarman EA, Probst CM, Faucz F, Culpi L. High Allelic Heterogeneity Between Afro-Brazilians and Euro-Brazilians Impacts Cystic Fibrosis Genetic Testing. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2003; 7:213-8. [PMID: 14641997 DOI: 10.1089/109065703322537223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive disease caused by at least 1,000 different mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator gene (CFTR). To determine the frequency of 70 common worldwide CFTR mutations in 155 Euro-Brazilian CF patients and in 38 Afro-Brazilian CF patients, we used direct PCR amplification of DNA from a total of 386 chromosomes from CF patients born in three different states of Brazil. The results show that screening for seventy mutations accounts for 81% of the CF alleles in Euro-Brazilians, but only 21% in the Afro-Brazilian group. We found 21 different mutations in Euro-Brazilians and only 7 mutations in Afro-Brazilians. The frequency of mutations and the number of different mutations detected in Euro-Brazilians are different from Northern European and North American populations, but similar to Southern European populations; in Afro-Brazilians, the mix of CF-mutations is different from those reported in Afro-American CF patients. We also found significant differences in detection rates between Euro-Brazilian (75%) and Afro-Brazilian CF patients (21%) living in the same state, Minas Gerais. These results, therefore, have implications for the use of DNA-based tests for risk assessment in heterogeneous populations like the Brazilians. Further studies are needed to identify the remaining CF mutations in the different populations and regions of Brazil.
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- Salmo Raskin
- Department of Genetics, Section of Clinical Biology, Universidade Federal do Parana, 1526 Curitiba Parana, Brazil 81531-990.
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This article focuses on essential components related to prenatal screening for cystic fibrosis, including the clinical disease, inheritance, prognosis and treatment, birth prevalence, and ethnic variability. The molecular basis of this disease is presented, including a discussion of the gene, mutations, and genotype/phenotype correlations. The models that have been used for delivering prenatal screening services in pilot trials are described, along with lessons learned, expected screening performance, and relevant ELSI considerations. A realistic view of laboratory issues is considered, including current standards of performance, guidelines and oversight, and quality assurance. Examples of current laboratory technologies for cystic fibrosis testing are displayed.
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- Carolyn S Richards
- Diagnostic Sequencing Laboratory, Department of Molecular and Human Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine, One Baylor Plaza, Houston, TX 77030-6182, USA.
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Jobs M, Howell WM, Stromqvist L, Mayr T, Brookes AJ. DASH-2: flexible, low-cost, and high-throughput SNP genotyping by dynamic allele-specific hybridization on membrane arrays. Genome Res 2003; 13:916-24. [PMID: 12727908 PMCID: PMC430914 DOI: 10.1101/gr.801103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Genotyping technologies need to be continually improved in terms of their flexibility, cost-efficiency, and throughput, to push forward genome variation analysis. To this end, we have leveraged the inherent simplicity of dynamic allele-specific hybridization (DASH) and coupled it to recent innovations of centrifugal arrays and iFRET. We have thereby created a new genotyping platform we term DASH-2, which we demonstrate and evaluate in this report. The system is highly flexible in many ways (any plate format, PCR multiplexing, serial and parallel array processing, spectral-multiplexing of hybridization probes), thus supporting a wide range of application scales and objectives. Precision is demonstrated to be in the range 99.8-100%, and assay costs are 0.05 USD or less per genotype assignment. DASH-2 thus provides a powerful new alternative for genotyping practice, which can be used without the need for expensive robotics support.
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- Magnus Jobs
- Center for Genomics and Bioinformatics, Karolinska Institute, Berzelius väg 35, S-171 77 Stockholm, Sweden
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Richards CS, Bradley LA, Amos J, Allitto B, Grody WW, Maddalena A, McGinnis MJ, Prior TW, Popovich BW, Watson MS, Palomaki GE. Standards and guidelines for CFTR mutation testing. Genet Med 2002; 4:379-91. [PMID: 12394352 DOI: 10.1097/00125817-200209000-00010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 101] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022] Open
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One mission of the ACMG Laboratory Quality Assurance (QA) Committee is to develop standards and guidelines for clinical genetics laboratories, including cytogenetics, biochemical, and molecular genetics specialties. This document was developed under the auspices of the Molecular Subcommittee of the Laboratory QA Committee by the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Working Group. It was placed on the "fast track" to address the preanalytical, analytical, and postanalytical quality assurance practices of laboratories currently providing testing for CF. Due to the anticipated impact of the ACMG recommendation statement endorsing carrier testing of reproductive couples, it was viewed that CF testing would increase in volume and that the number of laboratories offering CF testing would also likely increase. Therefore, this document was drafted with the premise of providing useful information gained by experienced laboratory directors who have provided such testing for many years. In many instances, "tips" are given. However, these guidelines are not to be interpreted as restrictive or the only approach but to provide a helpful guide. Certainly, appropriately trained and credentialed laboratory directors have flexibility to utilize various testing platforms and design testing strategies with considerable latitude. We felt that it was essential to include technique-specific guidelines of several current technologies commonly used in laboratories providing CF testing, since three of the four technologies discussed are available commercially and are widely utilized. We take the view that these technologies will change, and thus this document will change with future review.
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- Carolyn Sue Richards
- Molecular Subcommittee of the Laboratory Quality Assurance Committee, American College of Medical Genetics, 9650 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20914-3998, USA
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Goto S, Takahashi A, Kamisango K, Matsubara K. Single-nucleotide polymorphism analysis by hybridization protection assay on solid support. Anal Biochem 2002; 307:25-32. [PMID: 12137775 DOI: 10.1016/s0003-2697(02)00019-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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The clinical need for high-throughput typing methods of single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) has been increasing. Conventional methods do not perform well enough in terms of speed and accuracy to process a large number of samples, as in clinical testing. We report a new DNA microarray method that uses hybridization protection assay (HPA) by acridinium-ester-labeled DNA probes. Probes were immobilized on the bottom of streptavidin-coated microtiter plates by streptavidin-biotin binding. We studied aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) genotyping using two probes, discriminating A/G polymorphism. We also designed four probes to type the Alzheimer's disease-related gene ApoE, which has three genotypes (ApoE2, 3, and 4) determined by two SNP loci (C/T polymorphism). SNP analysis of the ALDH2 gene or the ApoE gene from human genome samples by solid-phase HPA was successful. Unlike other methods, the microarray by HPA does not require a washing step and can be completed within 30min. It also has advantages in discriminating one-base mismatch in targets. These characteristics make it a good candidate for practical SNP analysis of disease-related genes or drug-metabolizing enzymes in large numbers of samples.
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Montagna M, Agata S, De Nicolo A, Menin C, Sordi G, Chieco-Bianchi L, D'Andrea E. Identification of BRCA1 and BRCA2 carriers by allele-specific gene expression (AGE) analysis. Int J Cancer 2002; 98:732-6. [PMID: 11920643 DOI: 10.1002/ijc.10273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes confer a high risk of breast and ovarian cancer. As such, their identification is essential to reduce the risk of disease in healthy carriers, as well as in carriers who have already developed the disease because they are at increased risk for a second malignancy; moreover, noncarriers of BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutated families can be spared anxiety and unnecessary medical interventions. A number of problems, including large gene size, complex mutational spectra and genetic heterogeneity of the disease, however, make genetic testing labor intensive and often inconclusive. We devised a new mutation detection strategy called AGE (allele-specific gene expression) analysis that relies on the detection of a "functional effect" of the mutation at the RNA level known as "nonsense-mediated RNA decay," thus avoiding several of the problems of BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic testing. In particular, (i) AGE analysis discriminates among the predisposing genes and identifies mutation carriers with a single RT-PCR reaction; (ii) it relies on the effect of truncating mutations, which represent the large majority of cases and thus identifies mutation carriers regardless of the specific genomic alteration; and (iii) it is specific for cis-regulatory mutations that are missed at present by most of the methods. As AGE analysis has the potential to identify most of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation carriers, it can be used as a preliminary screening method, thereby accelerating and increasing the sensitivity of the genetic testing process. Notably, other hereditary diseases whose genetic analysis is hampered by similar problems could benefit from this kind of approach.
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- Marco Montagna
- Department of Oncology and Surgical Sciences, Oncology Section, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- B Gold
- Human Genetics Section, Laboratory of Genomic Diversity, National Cancer Institute, Frederick, Maryland, USA
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Mir KU, Southern EM. Sequence variation in genes and genomic DNA: methods for large-scale analysis. Annu Rev Genomics Hum Genet 2002; 1:329-60. [PMID: 11701633 DOI: 10.1146/annurev.genom.1.1.329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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The large-scale typing of sequence variation in genes and genomic DNA presents new challenges for which it is not clear that current technologies are sufficiently sensitive, robust, or scalable. This review surveys the current platform technologies: separation-based approaches, which include mass spectrometry; homogeneous assays; and solid-phase/array-based assays. We assess techniques for discovering and typing variation on a large scale, especially that of single-nucleotide polymorphisms. The in-depth focus is the DNA chip/array platform, and some of the published large-scale studies are closely examined. The problem of large-scale amplification is addressed, and emerging technologies for present and future needs are indicated.
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- K U Mir
- Department of Biochemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford OX1 3QU, United Kingdom.
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Wilhelmsson LM, Nordén B, Mukherjee K, Dulay MT, Zare RN. Genetic screening using the colour change of a PNA-DNA hybrid-binding cyanine dye. Nucleic Acids Res 2002; 30:E3. [PMID: 11788729 PMCID: PMC99842 DOI: 10.1093/nar/30.2.e3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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As the relationship between human genes and various malfunctions and diseases becomes revealed at an ever-increasing pace, the need arises for the development of rapid genetic screening methods for diagnostic purposes. Genetic diseases show great diversity. Some are caused by a few characteristic localised mutations, while others arise from a large number of variations. Hence, it is unlikely that a single, general diagnostic method that applies to all cases will ever exist. Instead, a combination of methods is frequently applied. Here we propose the use of a dramatic colour change that a cyanine dye, 3,3'-diethylthiadicarbocyanine, displays upon binding to DNA-PNA duplexes. This method could become an inexpensive, fast and simple genetic screening test by visual inspection, with no need for complicated equipment. Our results demonstrate that this diagnostic method may be sufficiently sensitive to discriminate between even a fully complementary and a single mutation DNA sequence.
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- L Marcus Wilhelmsson
- Department of Physical Chemistry, Chalmers University of Technology, S-412 96 Gothenburg, Sweden
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Ladner DP, Leamon JH, Hamann S, Tarafa G, Strugnell T, Dillon D, Lizardi P, Costa J. Multiplex detection of hotspot mutations by rolling circle-enabled universal microarrays. J Transl Med 2001; 81:1079-86. [PMID: 11502859 DOI: 10.1038/labinvest.3780320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Detection of somatic low abundance mutations in early cancer development requires a discriminatory, specific, and high-throughput methodology. In this study we report specific, discriminatory detection of low abundance mutations through a novel combination of rolling circle amplification (Nat Genet 1998; 19:225-232) and PCR ligation detection reaction on a universal oligonucleotide microarray (J Mol Biol 1999; 292:251-262). After mutation-specific multiplex ligation and hybridization of 17 pairs of probes to a generic microarray, the ligated probes were visualized. The multiplex mutation-specific ligation is possible only because rolling circle amplification permits quantification of previously undetectable hybridization events conducive to the detection of a single mutation from within a pool of over 100 wild-type alleles. This system is readily adaptable to high-throughput automation using a robot such as the Biomek platform.
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- D P Ladner
- Department of Pathology, Yale New Haven Hospital, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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Automation for genotyping of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) can be split into the automation of the sample preparation and the automation of the analysis technology. SNP genotyping methods are reviewed and solutions for their automation discussed. A panacea for SNP genotyping does not exist. Different scientific questions require adapted solutions. The choice of a technology for SNP genotyping depends on whether few different SNPs are to be genotyped in many individuals, or many different SNPs are to be genotyped in few individuals. The requirements of throughput and the ease of establishing an SNP genotyping operation are important, as well as the degree of integration. The potential and state-of-the-art of different solutions are outlined.
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- I G Gut
- Centre National de Génotypage, Evry, France.
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Holloway JW, Ye S, Day IN. Tools for molecular genetic epidemiology: a comparison of MADGE methodology with other systems. Biotechnol Genet Eng Rev 2001; 17:71-88. [PMID: 11255682 DOI: 10.1080/02648725.2000.10647988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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- J W Holloway
- Human Genetics Research Division, University of Southampton, Duthie Building (808), Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road, Southampton S016 6YD, U.K.
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Several tools, differing in their technical and practical parameters, are available for the detection of point mutations as well as small deletions and insertions. In this article, a dictionary featuring over fifty methods for detection of mutation is presented. The distinguishing principle for each method is briefly explained. Sorting of and discussion on the methods give the reader a brief introduction to the field of genotyping.
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- J Drábek
- Department of Immunology, Olomouc, Czech Republic.
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A high-density fiber-optic DNA microarray sensor was developed to monitor multiple DNA sequences in parallel. Microarrays were prepared by randomly distributing DNA probe-functionalized 3.1-microm-diameter microspheres in an array of wells etched in a 500-microm-diameter optical imaging fiber. Registration of the microspheres was performed using an optical encoding scheme and a custom-built imaging system. Hybridization was visualized using fluorescent-labeled DNA targets with a detection limit of 10 fM. Hybridization times of seconds are required for nanomolar target concentrations, and analysis is performed in minutes.
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- J A Ferguson
- Department of Chemistry, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts 02155, USA
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Guthrie cards derived from the New York State Newborn Screening Program were utilized to develop a rapid, economical method for amplifying multiple genes to detect mutations that impact public health. These specimens are untraceable to the donor because identifiers are removed and discarded; therefore, these pilot studies were carried out anonymously. The sample preparation requires minimal manipulation, is amenable to automation, and is useful in laboratories which routinely process large numbers of samples, such as those in typical newborn screening laboratories. Multiple gene fragments may be amplified from a 1 mm punch which contains less than 1 microl of whole blood. The blood spots used in these studies contain sufficient material for up to 25 amplification reactions which multiplex at least four different gene fragments each. Since sufficient material remains on the card after the routine testing is complete, this simple assay can greatly expand the efficacy of current newborn screening programs by permitting DNA diagnosis of some disorders when indicated, particularly those in which genotype-phenotype correlations are useful. In addition to newborn screening specimens, this method is also applicable to whole blood from adults after phlebotomy and from lymphoblastoid cell lines. Use of filter paper for DNA analysis is particularly useful for shipped specimens or for population studies whose subjects are refractory to phlebotomy.
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- M Caggana
- Division of Genetic Disorders, New York State Department of Health, Albany 12201-0509, USA.
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A fiber-optic biosensor using an aptamer receptor has been developed for the measurement of thrombin. An antithrombin DNA aptamer was immobilized on the surface of silica microspheres, and these aptamer beads were distributed in microwells on the distal tip of an imaging fiber. A different oligonucleotide bead type prepared using the same method as the aptamer beads was also included in the microwells to measure the degree of nonspecific binding. The imaging fiber was coupled to a modified epifluorescence microscope system, and the distal end of the fiber was incubated with a fluorescein-labeled thrombin (F-thrombin) solution. Nonlabeled thrombin could be detected using a competitive binding assay with F-thrombin. The aptamer beads selectively bound to the target and could be reused without any sensitivity change. The fiber-optic microarray system has a detection limit of 1 nM for nonlabeled thrombin, and each test can be performed in ca. 15 min including the regeneration time.
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- M Lee
- Max Tishler Laboratory for Organic Chemistry, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts, 02155, USA
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Fors L, Lieder KW, Vavra SH, Kwiatkowski RW. Large-scale SNP scoring from unamplified genomic DNA. Pharmacogenomics 2000; 1:219-29. [PMID: 11256593 DOI: 10.1517/14622416.1.2.219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Discoveries from the Human Genome Project (HGP) continue to spur changes in medical technology that will lead to new diagnostic procedures in the clinical lab. As more single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are discovered and correlated to human diseases, demands for genetic tests will increase. The enormity of the number of SNPs makes developing inexpensive and reliable high-throughput methods for SNP scoring imperative. High-throughput screening (HTS) means, at a minimum, a production rate of thousands of assays per day. Ideally, the technology will be easy, inexpensive and amenable to automation. The Invader assay offers a simple diagnostic platform to detect single nucleotide changes with high specificity and sensitivity from unamplified, genomic DNA. The Invader assay uses a structure-specific 5' nuclease (or flap endonuclease) to cleave sequence-specific structures in each of two cascading reactions. The cleavage structure forms when two synthetic oligonucleotide probes hybridise in tandem to a target. One of the probes cycles on and off the target and is cut by the nuclease only when the appropriate structure forms. These cleaved probes then participate in a second Invader reaction involving a dye-labelled fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) probe. Cleavage of this FRET probe generates a signal, which can be readily analysed by fluorescence microtitre plate readers. The two cascading reactions amplify the signal significantly; each original target molecule can lead to more than 10(6) cleaved signal probes in one hour. This signal amplification permits identification of single base changes directly from genomic DNA without prior target amplification. The sequences of the oligonucleotide components of the secondary reaction are independent of the target of interest and permit the development of universal secondary reaction components useful to identify any target.
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- L Fors
- Third Wave Technologies Inc, Madison, WI 53719, USA.
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Ahmadian A, Gharizadeh B, Gustafsson AC, Sterky F, Nyrén P, Uhlén M, Lundeberg J. Single-nucleotide polymorphism analysis by pyrosequencing. Anal Biochem 2000; 280:103-10. [PMID: 10805527 DOI: 10.1006/abio.2000.4493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 313] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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There is a growing demand for high-throughput methods for analysis of single-nucleotide polymorphic (SNP) positions. Here, we have evaluated a novel sequencing approach, pyrosequencing, for such purposes. Pyrosequencing is a sequencing-by-synthesis method in which a cascade of enzymatic reactions yields detectable light, which is proportional to incorporated nucleotides. One feature of typing SNPs with pyrosequencing is that each allelic variant will give a unique sequence compared to the two other variants. These variants can easily be distinguished by a pattern recognition software. The software displays the allelic alternatives and allows for direct comparison with the pyrosequencing raw data. For optimal determination of SNPs, various protocols of nucleotide dispensing order were investigated. Here, we demonstrate that typing of SNPs can efficiently be performed by pyrosequencing using an automated system for parallel analysis of 96 samples in approximately 5 min, suitable for large-scale screening and typing of SNPs.
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- A Ahmadian
- Department of Biotechnology, The Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Stockholm, Sweden
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Lombardi MP, Redeker EJ, Defesche JC, Kamerling SW, Trip MD, Mannens MM, Havekes LM, Kastelein JJ. Molecular genetic testing for familial hypercholesterolemia: spectrum of LDL receptor gene mutations in The Netherlands. Clin Genet 2000; 57:116-24. [PMID: 10735632 DOI: 10.1034/j.1399-0004.2000.570205.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Mutations in the LDL receptor are responsible for familial hypercholesterolemia (FH). At present, more than 600 mutations of the LDL receptor gene are known to underlie FH. However, the array of mutations varies considerably in different populations. Therefore, the delineation of essentially all LDL receptor gene mutations in a population represents a prerequisite for the implementation of nation-wide genetic testing for FH. In this study, the frequency and geographical distribution of 13 known mutations were evaluated in a cohort of 1223 FH patients. We identified 358 mutation carriers, representing 29% of the FH cohort. Four mutations (N543H-2393de19, 1359--1G-->A, 313 + 1 G-->A and W23X) occurred with a relatively high frequency, accounting for 22.4% of the entire study cohort. Two of these common FH mutations (N543H-2393de19 and 1359 - 1G-->A) showed a preferential geographic distribution. Second, to further expand the array of LDL receptor gene mutations, we conducted mutation analysis by denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE) in 141 children with definite FH. A mutation was identified in 111 patients, involving 16 new single base substitutions and four small deletions and insertions, which brings the number of different FH-causing mutations in our country up to 61. Our data indicate that an estimate of the prevalence of specific mutations, as well as the compilation of a database of all FH-causing mutations in a given country, can facilitate selection of the most appropriate molecular diagnostic approach.
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- M P Lombardi
- Department of Vascular Medicine, Academic Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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OBJECTIVE To review the current status of scientific knowledge and opinion regarding molecular genetic testing of mutations in the CFTR gene for purposes of diagnosis and population carrier screening of cystic fibrosis (CF). DATA SOURCES Published research findings on the nature of the CFTR gene, pilot population screening studies in the United States and Europe, and ongoing deliberations of professional and governmental agencies considering implementation of widespread testing. STUDY SELECTION Findings relevant to the molecular heterogeneity of CFTR mutations and its implications for population carrier screening were considered. DATA EXTRACTION Information was extracted from studies published by us and others, as made available to recent consensus panels and professional committees. DATA SYNTHESIS These data were reevaluated in light of recent movements in professional and public policy regarding acceptability and desirability of widespread CF mutation testing. Effects to date of such testing on patient outcomes is reported. CONCLUSIONS The ability to test for CFTR mutations at the molecular level has already improved the diagnosis of symptomatic patients and expanded the reproductive options of family members of CF patients. The same technology also holds promise of identifying asymptomatic carriers and at-risk couples without family history in the general population so that they too might be offered prenatal diagnosis or other options. However, a number of key questions remain to be worked out before a widespread national screening program can be put into practice. These include the target population to be offered testing (the entire population vs high-risk ethnic groups), the size and nature of the mutation test panel (universal vs ethnic specific), the inclusion or exclusion of CFTR variants that do not cause classical CF, the optimal testing technology, appropriate standards for laboratory quality assurance, and the development of sufficient educational materials and genetic counseling resources for test delivery, reporting, and interpretation. The answers to these questions will be relevant not only to CF testing but also to many other large-scale molecular genetic screening programs being considered in the future.
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- W W Grody
- Divisions of Molecular Pathology and Medical Genetics, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1732, USA
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Zarbl H, Aragaki C, Zhao LP. An efficient protocol for rare mutation genotyping in a large population. GENETIC TESTING 1999; 2:315-21. [PMID: 10464610 DOI: 10.1089/gte.1998.2.315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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We introduce a method to efficiently detect rare mutations for individual subjects in a large population by pooling samples and retesting subgroups of positive pooled samples. We conducted computer simulations of this method and discovered that it seems efficient for mutation prevalences less than 0.1, regardless of the number of samples. The simulations also indicate that splitting the pooled samples into three to five subgroups at each level is optimal. The expected number of necessary tests and relative efficiency of this method are given, by mutation prevalence and sample size.
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- H Zarbl
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA 98109-1024, USA
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Wilson VL, Wei Q, Wade KR, Chisa M, Bailey D, Kanstrup CM, Yin X, Jackson CM, Thompson B, Lee WR. Needle-in-a-haystack detection and identification of base substitution mutations in human tissues. Mutat Res 1999; 406:79-100. [PMID: 10479725 DOI: 10.1016/s1383-5726(99)00005-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Background and induced germline mutagenesis and other genotoxicity studies have been hampered by the lack of a sufficiently sensitive technique for detecting mutations in a small cluster of cells or a single cell in a tissue sample composed of millions of cells. The most frequent type of genetic alteration is intragenic. The vast majority of oncogenic mutations in human and mammalian cancer involves only single base substitutions. We have developed universally applicable techniques that not only provide the necessary sensitivity and specificity for site specific mutagenesis studies, but also identify the point mutation. The exponential amplification procedures of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and ligase chain reaction (LCR) have been combined with restriction endonuclease (RE) digestion to enable the selective enrichment and detection of single base substitution mutations in human oncogenic loci at a sensitivity of one mutant in more than 10(7) wild type alleles. These PCR/RE/LCR procedures have been successfully designed and used for codons 12 and 248 of the Ha-ras and p53 genes, respectively, both of which contain a natural MspI restriction endonuclease recognition sequence. These procedures have also been adapted for the detection and identification of mutations in oncogenic loci that do not contain a natural restriction endonuclease recognition sequence. Using PCR techniques, a HphI site was incorporated into the codons 12/13 region of the human N-ras gene, which was then used for the selective enrichment of mutants at this oncogenic locus. These PCR/RE/LCR procedures for base substitution mutations in codon 12 of the N-ras gene were found to have the sensitivity of detection of at least one mutant allele in the presence of the DNA equivalent of 10(6) wild type cells. Only one peripheral blood leukocyte DNA specimen out of nine normal individuals displayed an observable Ha-ras mutation that was present at frequency between 10(-5) and 10(-6). These PCR/RE/LCR techniques for detecting and identifying base substitution mutations are universally applicable to almost any locus or base site within the human or animal genome. With the added advantage of the adjustability of both the amount of DNA (number of genomes) to be tested and the sensitivity (10(-2) to 10(-7)) of the assay selection or enrichment procedures, these PCR/RE/LCR techniques will be useful in addressing a broad range of important questions in mutagenesis and carcinogenesis.
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- V L Wilson
- Institute of Environmental Studies, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA.
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Molecular genetic epidemiology, association and linkage studies in populations, human or other species, is now yielding powerful new insights into disease and susceptibility genes. Inter alia, the subject requires laboratory analytical methodologies focused on achieving high throughput. Here we review one suite of methodology suitable for such laboratories. Microplate array diagonal gel electrophoresis (MADGE) was invented for molecular genetic epidemiological studies. It combines direct compatibility with microplates, convenient polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and economy of time and reagents, at minimal capital cost, and enables one user to run up to several thousand gel lanes per day for direct assay of single-base variations. Melt-MADGE combines temporal thermal ramp apparatus to achieve similar throughput for de novo mutation scanning.
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- I N Day
- Wessex Human Genetics Institute, Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust, UK.
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Hatch A, Sano T, Misasi J, Smith CL. Rolling circle amplification of DNA immobilized on solid surfaces and its application to multiplex mutation detection. GENETIC ANALYSIS : BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING 1999; 15:35-40. [PMID: 10191983 DOI: 10.1016/s1050-3862(98)00014-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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A new method of amplifying short DNA molecules immobilized on a solid support has been developed. This method uses a solid-phase rolling circle replication reaction, termed rolling circle amplification (RCA). The probe consists of a single-stranded DNA primer anchored at the 5' terminus to a solid support and a single stranded DNA template hybridized to the immobilized primer. Here, DNA ligase was used to circularize the template, and DNA polymerase I was used to extend the immobilized primer in a rolling circle replication reaction. This method was used to identify a known polymorphism in BRCA1 exon 5. These results demonstrate that RCA offers considerable promise to facilitate effective mutation screening of DNA using a solid-phase format.
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- A Hatch
- Center for Advanced Biotechnology, Boston University, MA 02215, USA
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Tomita-Mitchell A, Muniappan BP, Herrero-Jimenez P, Zarbl H, Thilly WG. Single nucleotide polymorphism spectra in newborns and centenarians: identification of genes coding for rise of mortal disease. Gene X 1998; 223:381-91. [PMID: 9858772 DOI: 10.1016/s0378-1119(98)00408-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Some single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) increase the risk of mortal disease. Identifying these SNPs and the genes in which they reside is an important area in human genomics. Such qualitative observations are important in themselves. However, an accurate assessment of the numerical distribution and age-dependent decline of SNPs in the population would permit calculation of the rises represented by each SNP. Such analyses have not been attempted because of a lack of an efficient and cost-effective method to detect multiple SNPs in a large number of individuals and a large number of genes. Here, we suggest the use of an analytical procedure that can scan for SNPs in 100-bp DNA sequences from as many as 10000 donors' blood cell samples, or 20000 alleles, simultaneously. Our suggestion is based on technology developed for studies of somatic mutations in human tissue DNA for point mutations at frequencies equal to or greater than 10(-6). In a simplified version of this technology, any SNP arising at frequencies at or above 5x10(-4) would be identified with useful precision. A gene would be represented by 10 or more sections of 100bp. This strategy includes splice-site mutations that represent a significant fraction of gene inactivating point mutations and would not be observed in strategies using cDNA. To illustrate the logic of the suggested approach, we use American mortality records to calculate the expected decrease in SNPs coding for premature mortality in newborns and centenarians. We consider several elementary cases: SNPs in one gene only, any of several genes, or all of several genes that create a risk of death by pancreatic cancer. The fraction of expressed polymorphisms affecting mortality should be simultaneously increased in probands and decreased in the aged relative to newborns. Silent polymorphisms in the same gene would remain unchanged in all three groups and serve as internal standards. A key point is that scanning a gene, in which loss of gene function creates the risk of mortality is expected to reveal not one, but multiple SNPs, which decline with age, as carriers die earlier in life than non-carriers. Several SNPs in a scanned gene would suggest that the decreasing SNP was genetically linked to a different polymorphism that creates the disease risk.
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- A Tomita-Mitchell
- Division of Bioengineering and Environmental Health, Center for Environmental Health Sciences, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 21 Ames St. Rm. 16-743, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
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Pharmacogenomics and diagnostics. Nat Biotechnol 1998. [DOI: 10.1038/5153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- A Persidis
- Argonex Inc., Charlottesville, VA 22901, USA.
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Landegren U, Nilsson M, Kwok PY. Reading bits of genetic information: methods for single-nucleotide polymorphism analysis. Genome Res 1998; 8:769-76. [PMID: 9724323 DOI: 10.1101/gr.8.8.769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 232] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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- U Landegren
- Department of Genetics and Pathology, Uppsala University, Se-751 23 Uppsala, Sweden.
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Barber JC. "Code of practice and guidance on human genetic testing services supplied direct to the public". Advisory Committee on Genetic Testing. J Med Genet 1998; 35:443-5. [PMID: 9643282 PMCID: PMC1051335 DOI: 10.1136/jmg.35.6.443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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- J C Barber
- Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Salisbury Health Care NHS Trust, Salisbury District Hospital, Wiltshire, UK
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Grody WW, Desnick RJ, Carpenter NJ, Noll WW. Diversity of cystic fibrosis mutation-screening practices. Am J Hum Genet 1998; 62:1252-4. [PMID: 9545412 PMCID: PMC1377099 DOI: 10.1086/301842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Genetics has played only a modest role in drug discovery, but new technologies will radically change this. Whole genome sequencing will identify new drug discovery targets, and emerging methods for the determination of gene function will increase the ability to select robust targets. Detection of single nucleotide polymorphisms and common polymorphisms will enhance the investigation of polygenic diseases and the use of genetics in drug development. Oligonucleotide arraying technologies will allow analysis of gene expression patterns in novel ways.
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- L M Gelbert
- Applied Genomics and Metabolic Diseases, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Pharmaceutical Research Institute, Princeton, NJ 08543-4000, USA.
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- F S Collins
- National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892-2152, USA.
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