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Linear Amplification Mediated PCR – Localization of Genetic Elements and Characterization of Unknown Flanking DNA
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2014
Linear-amplification mediated (LAM)-PCR is a method developed to identify the exact positions of integrating viral vectors in the genome. The technique has evolved to be the superior method to study clonal dynamics in gene therapy patients, biosafety of novel vector technologies, T-cell diversity, cancer stem cell models, etc.
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Amplification, Next-generation Sequencing, and Genomic DNA Mapping of Retroviral Integration Sites
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2016
We describe a protocol for amplifying retroviral integration sites from the genomic DNA of infected cells, sequencing the amplified virus-host junctions, and then mapping these sequences to a reference genome. We also describe techniques to quantify the distribution of integration sites relative to various genomic annotations using BEDTools.
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Rapid Amplification of cDNA Ends
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2023
Source: Pablo Sanchez Bosch2, Sean Corcoran2 and Katja Brückner1,2,3 1Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regeneration Medicine and Stem Cell Research 2Department of Cell and Tissue Biology, 3Cardiovascular Research Institute, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA Rapid Amplification of cDNA Ends (RACE) is a technique that allows amplification of full-length cDNA from mRNA by extending to the 3’ or 5’ end, even without prior knowledge of the sequence (Frohman et al.,...
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A Droplet-Based Microfluidic Approach and Microsphere-PCR Amplification for Single-Stranded DNA Amplicons
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2018
This work provides a method for the fabrication of droplet-based microfluidic platforms and the application of polyacrylamide microspheres for microsphere-PCR amplification. The microsphere-PCR method makes it possible to obtain single-stranded DNA amplicons without separating double-stranded DNA.
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Visualization of Mitochondrial DNA Replication in Individual Cells by EdU Signal Amplification
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2010
We developed a sensitive technique to label newly synthesized mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) in individual cells in order to study mtDNA biogenesis. The technique combines the incorporation of EdU together with a tyramide signal amplification (TSA) protocol to visualize mtDNA replication within subcellular compartments of neurons.
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The three stages perform separate but connected tasks. Denaturation separates the DNA strands, primer annealing positions primers on the selected sequence, and extension allows the thermostable DNA polymerase to synthesize complementary strands. Repeating this sequence of steps progressively increases the amount of the defined DNA region, making it available for downstream genetic analysis.
Primers determine which DNA region will be copied by defining its boundaries. During primer annealing, they attach to the relevant complementary sequences and provide the starting points for DNA synthesis by the polymerase. This targeting allows PCR to focus analysis on a selected sequence rather than copying all genetic material in the sample.
The polymerase must continue synthesizing DNA throughout repeated cycles that include denaturation. A thermostable enzyme can function under these cycling conditions, producing complementary strands after primers have annealed to the target. Its continued activity makes repeated copying practical and supports the production of enough selected DNA for biological analysis.
PCR increases the amount of a selected sequence from a small starting sample through repeated copying cycles. This sensitivity allows scientists to work with limited genetic material while still generating enough target DNA for analysis. The capability is particularly valuable when the available biological sample cannot provide a large quantity of DNA at the outset.
A basic workflow begins with the DNA sample and primers chosen for the target region. The reaction then proceeds through repeated denaturation, primer annealing, and extension, with a thermostable DNA polymerase synthesizing complementary strands. After cycling produces many copies of the selected sequence, the amplified material can be examined for the biological question under study.
PCR supports several distinct biological tasks, including gene detection, mutation analysis, pathogen identification, and DNA cloning. It is also used in forensic testing, where limited genetic material may need to be analyzed. These applications use the amplified target sequence as a basis for identifying, comparing, or investigating genetic information.
PCR contributes by making selected genetic material easier to analyze when samples contain only small amounts of DNA. In medical research and diagnostics, it can support pathogen identification and mutation analysis. In biotechnology, amplified sequences can assist DNA cloning, while its speed and sensitivity make the technique useful across molecular biology investigations.