scholarly journals Quantification of MYCN, DDX1, and NAG Gene Copy Number in Neuroblastoma Using a Real-Time Quantitative PCR Assay

2002 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-166 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katleen De Preter ◽  
Frank Speleman ◽  
Valérie Combaret ◽  
John Lunec ◽  
Geneviève Laureys ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Quantitative Pcr ◽  
Copy Number ◽  
Gene Copy Number ◽  
Gene Copy ◽  
Pcr Assay ◽  
Real Time Quantitative Pcr ◽  
Quantitative Pcr Assay

scholarly journals Determination of Cytochrome P450 2D6 (CYP2D6) Gene Copy Number by Real-Time Quantitative PCR

2005 ◽  
Vol 2005 (3) ◽  
pp. 248-253 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laurent Bodin ◽  
Philippe H. Beaune ◽  
Marie-Anne Loriot
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Quantitative Pcr ◽  
Copy Number ◽  
Gene Dosage ◽  
Gene Copy Number ◽  
Rapid Identification ◽  
Gene Copy ◽  
Cyp2d6 Gene ◽  
Real Time Quantitative Pcr ◽  
Gene Copies

Gene dosage by real-time quantitative PCR has proved to be accurate for measuring gene copy number. The aim of this study was to apply this approach to the CYP2D6 gene to allow for rapid identification of poor and ultrarapid metabolizers (0, 1, or more than 2 gene copy number). Using the2−ΔΔCtcalculation method and a duplex reaction, the number of CYP2D6 gene copies was determined. Quantitative PCR was performed on 43 samples previously analyzed by Southern blotting and long PCR including 20 samples with a heterozygous deletion, 11 with normal copy number (2 copies), and 12 samples with duplicated genes. The average ratio ranged from1.02to1.28,1.85to2.21, and2.55to3.30, respectively, for the samples with 1 copy, 2 copies, and 3 copies. This study shows that this method is sensitive enough to detect either a heterozygous gene deletion or duplication.

scholarly journals Real-Time Quantitative PCR Assay for Monitoring of Nervous Necrosis Virus Infection in Grouper Aquaculture

2011 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 1090-1096 ◽  
Author(s):  
H.-C. Kuo ◽  
T.-Y. Wang ◽  
P.-P. Chen ◽  
Y.-M. Chen ◽  
H.-C. Chuang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Virus Infection ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Quantitative Pcr ◽  
Nervous Necrosis Virus ◽  
Necrosis Virus ◽  
Pcr Assay ◽  
Real Time Quantitative Pcr ◽  
Quantitative Pcr Assay

scholarly journals Determination of RhD Zygosity: Comparison of a Double Amplification Refractory Mutation System Approach and a Multiplex Real-Time Quantitative PCR Approach

2001 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 667-672 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rossa W K Chiu ◽  
Michael F Murphy ◽  
Carrie Fidler ◽  
Benny C Y Zee ◽  
James S Wainscoat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Quantitative Pcr ◽  
Gene Dosage ◽  
Amplification Refractory Mutation System ◽  
Pcr Assay ◽  
Real Time Quantitative Pcr ◽  
Mutation System ◽  
Allele Specific ◽  
Quantitative Pcr Assay

Abstract Background: Rh isoimmunization and hemolytic disease of the newborn still occur despite the availability of Rh immunoglobulin. For the prenatal investigation of sensitized RhD-negative pregnant women, determination of the zygosity of the RhD-positive father has important implications. The currently available molecular methods for RhD zygosity assessment, in general, are technically demanding and labor-intensive. Therefore, at present, rhesus genotype assessment is most commonly inferred from results of serological tests. The recent elucidation of the genetic structure of the prevalent RHD deletion in Caucasians, as well as the development of real-time PCR, allowed us to explore two new approaches for the molecular determination of RhD zygosity. Methods: Two methods for RhD zygosity determination were developed. The first was based on the double Amplification Refractory Mutation System (double ARMS). The second was based on multiplex real-time quantitative PCR. For the double ARMS assay, allele-specific primers were designed to directly amplify the most prevalent RHD deletion found in RhD-negative individuals in the Caucasian population. The multiplex real-time quantitative PCR assay, on the other hand, involved coamplification and quantification of RHD-specific sequences in relation to a reference gene, albumin, in a single PCR reaction. A ratio, ΔCt, based on the threshold cycle, was then determined and reflects the RHD gene dosage. Results: The allele-specific primers of the double ARMS assay reliably amplified the RHD-deleted allele and therefore accurately distinguished homozygous from heterozygous RhD-positive samples. The results were in complete concordance with serological testing. For the multiplex real-time quantitative PCR assay, the ΔCt values clearly segregated into two distinct populations according to the RHD gene dosage, with mean values of 1.70 (SD, 0.17) and 2.62 (SD, 0.29) for the homozygous and heterozygous samples, respectively (P <0.001, t-test). The results were in complete concordance with the results of serological testing as well as with the double ARMS assay. Conclusion: Double ARMS and real-time quantitative PCR are alternative robust assays for the determination of RhD zygosity.

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