Keywords
post PCR purification, low copy number, LCN, MinElute, Microcon-50, Montage PCR, Exo-SAP-IT
Abstract
Frequently evidentiary items contain an insufficient quantity of DNA to obtain complete or even partial DNA profiles using standard forensic gentotyping techniques. Here, various methods of post PCR purification were evaluated for their effects on the sensitivity of fluophore-based allelic detection. A method of post PCR purification is described which increases the sensitivity of standard 28 cycle PCR such that low copy number DNA templates (<100 pg DNA) can be analyzed. Full profiles were consistently obtained with as little as 20 pg template DNA without increased cycle number. In mock case type samples with dermal ridge fingerprints, genetic profiles were obtained by amplification with 28 cycles followed by post-PCR purification whereas no profiles were obtained without purification of the PCR product. Allele drop-out, increased stutter, and contamination (allele drop-in) typical of LCN analysis were observed. A single incident of contamination was observed in a reagent blank (not duplicated upon re-amplification) however, no contamination was observed in negative amplification controls.
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Graduation Date
2006
Semester
Spring
Advisor
Ballantyne, Jack
Degree
Master of Science (M.S.)
College
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
Chemistry
Degree Program
Industrial Chemistry
Format
application/pdf
Identifier
CFE0001003
URL
http://purl.fcla.edu/fcla/etd/CFE0001003
Language
English
Length of Campus-only Access
None
Access Status
Masters Thesis (Open Access)
STARS Citation
Smith, Pamela, "Simplified Low Copy Number Dna Analysis By Post Pcr Purification" (2006). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1021.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/etd/1021