Integration of DNA ligation and rolling circle amplification for the homogeneous, end-point detection of single nucleotide polymorphisms

AUTOR(ES)

Pickering, Judith

FONTE

Oxford University Press

RESUMO

Association studies using common sequence variants or single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) may provide a powerful approach to dissect the genetic inheritance of common complex traits. Such studies necessitate the development of cost-effective, high throughput technologies for scoring SNPs. The method described in this paper for the co-detection of both alleles of a SNP in a single homogeneous reaction combines the specificity of a high fidelity DNA ligation step with the power of rolling circle amplification. The incorporation of Amplifluor™ energy transfer primers enables signal detection in a homogeneous format, making this approach highly amenable to automation. The adaptation of the genotyping method for high throughput screening using conventional liquid handling systems is described.

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