Quantitative PCR of Alu Repeats Using PowerUp™ SYBR® Green Master Mix

Jul 13, 2023Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.)

Measuring Alu DNA sequences using a fluorescent PCR method

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Quantitative PCR of Alu repeats can estimate DNA quantities with higher efficiency and specificity than traditional methods.

Alu repeats are present hundreds of thousands of times in the human genome, making them effective markers for human DNA quantification.
The process utilizes a SYBRGreen master mix and specific primers to amplify target DNA sequences.
Fluorescence signals produced during amplification are used to determine the amount of DNA in a sample.
This method can be performed faster than older quantification techniques like slot blot or yield gel.

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Quantitative PCR is one of the fundamental steps performed when processing routine casework in a forensic laboratory. Quantitative PCR of Alu repeats using a SYBRGreen master mix can produce calculated estimates of how much DNA was extracted from a sample. This process offers more efficiency, human specificity, and can be performed faster than other outdated quantification methods, such as slot blot or yield gel. A qPCR master mix is prepared and consists of Alu-F primers, Alu-R primers, water, and SYBRGreen master mix. The Alu-F and Alu-R primers target Alu sequences that are present hundreds of thousands of times throughout the human genome and are effective markers for human DNA quantification. During qPCR, the 7500 system facilitates the amplification of target Alu repeats. The SYBRGreen I fluorescent dye intercalates between the amplified dsDNA targets. During each amplification cycle, the 7500 system agitates the SYBRGreen I dye, resulting in a fluorescence signal that is recorded when it passes a specified Ct value. After qPCR amplification is complete, a standard curve is created and used to determine how much DNA a sample contains. This chapter provides instructions on how to accurately prepare a 96-well plate for qPCR, use the 7500 system and associated software to set up the qPCR amplification, and interpret the corresponding results produced. ® ® ® ®

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