Hi there,
I'm trying to amplify the triplet repeat region of a Fragile X individual who has >200 (CGG) repeats. This seems to be problematic, so any help with regards to primer design and PCR cycling parameters or PCR conditions would be much appreciated. What modifications would I need to make to a standard PCR reaction, and if possible, why would I make them... this would help me understand the rationale behind it all. I hope someone is able to help me figure this out.
Many thanks
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Posted 20 January 2011 - 07:39 AM
2bornot2b, on 15 January 2011 - 04:30 PM, said:
Hi there,
I'm trying to amplify the triplet repeat region of a Fragile X individual who has >200 (CGG) repeats. This seems to be problematic, so any help with regards to primer design and PCR cycling parameters or PCR conditions would be much appreciated. What modifications would I need to make to a standard PCR reaction, and if possible, why would I make them... this would help me understand the rationale behind it all. I hope someone is able to help me figure this out.
Many thanks
I'm trying to amplify the triplet repeat region of a Fragile X individual who has >200 (CGG) repeats. This seems to be problematic, so any help with regards to primer design and PCR cycling parameters or PCR conditions would be much appreciated. What modifications would I need to make to a standard PCR reaction, and if possible, why would I make them... this would help me understand the rationale behind it all. I hope someone is able to help me figure this out.
Many thanks
>200? Ouch!! I know that some Taq are optimized for GC rich regions. Have you looked into that?
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Posted 20 January 2011 - 07:52 AM
Longer denaturation times in the cycles, some additives (DMSO, betaine (it is supposed that this is the main ingredient of the "Q-solution" from qiagen or "GC-RICH solution enhancer" from Roche)).
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