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A quick review of standard PCR
An enzyme for every need
The third pillar: RTases & RT-PCR
The next generation: Real-time PCR
The sky is (not) the limit
What we do for a living
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PCR is a cornerstone of modern molecular biology
The relatively simple concept of DNA amplification: cycles of denaturation, primer annealing, and extension, isbeing utilized in a myriad of applications:
Diagnostics (nucleic acid testing, pathogen detection)
Advanced research (gene expression)
Genomics (sequencing, genotyping, whole genome amplification)
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PCR remains a complex reaction involving ionic interactions, kineticconstants, and enzymatic activities.
In addition to primer design, many applications still require theoptimization of buffer conditions, type of enzyme, and cycling parameters.
Buffer considerations:
Mg2+ concentration
KCl
Ammonium sulfate
pH
Template DNA, primers
Reaction buffer
Enzyme
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Polymerase enzymes are responsible for DNA replication in the reaction
Standard PCR : Taq polymerase
Taqis a Type A polymerase isolated from the eubacterium
Thermus aquaticus capable DNA polymerization in the 5p3
direction.o Thermostable
o Generally robust, requires minimal optimization
o High yield of DNA targets
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High Fidelity PCR : Pfu polymerase
Pfu is a Type B polymerase isolated from archaeal
bacteria Pyrococcus furiosus, capable DNA polymerization
in the 5p3 direction as well as a 3p5 exonucleaseactivity (proofreading).
o Highly thermostable
o 3p5 nuclease activity removes mismatches and
greatly improves the fidelity of the reaction (2.2 x 10-6)
o Used when the amplification product will be cloned
o Requires optimization, less robust
o Typically lower yields
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Polymerase enzymes are responsible for DNA replication in the reaction
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The thermostable DNA polymerases used in standard PCR require a DNA template and istherefore limited to the analysis ofDNA samples.
The analysis of differential expression of genes and the cloning of cDNAs from rare messagesrequires RNA template.
In order to apply PCR to the study of RNA, the RNA sample must first be reverse transcribedto cDNA using a reverse transcriptase enzyme (RNA-dependent polymerase):
- Avian myeloblastosis virus (AMV)
- Moloney murine leukemia virus (M-MLV)
These enzymes are not thermostable, have low replicating fidelity, and possessRNase activity.
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Conversion of mRNA to cDNA by Reverse Transcription
or: gene-specific primeror: random hexamers
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RT-PCR CONSIDERATIONS:
The quality and purity of the starting RNA template is crucial to the success of RT-PCR.
Total RNA or poly(A)+ RNA can be used as the starting template - both must be intact and free
of contaminating genomic DNA.
Specific capture of poly(A)+ RNA will enrich a targeted message so that less of the reverse
transcription reaction is needed for the subsequent amplification.
The efficiency of the first-strand synthesis reaction, which can be related to the quality of the
RNA template, will also significantly impact the results of the subsequent amplification.
RNA cDNA DNA for analysis
Reverse TranscriptionRTase
PCRDNA polymerase
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End Point
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Linearphase
Exponentialphase
Area of detection forreal-time PCR
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Theoretically there is a quantitative relationship between the amount of starting sample and the
amount of PCR product at any given sample.
Real-time PCR detects the accumulation of amplicon during the reaction. The data is then measured
at the exponential phase of the PCR reaction rather than end-point plateau. The exponential phaseis the optimal point for analyzing data.
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Applications:
Viral quantitation
Quantitation of gene expression
Microarray verification
Drug therapy efficacy
Pathogen detection
Genotyping
Advantages of real-time vs. end-point PCR:
Collects data in the exponential growth phase (vs end-point plateau)
Increase in fluorescent signal is proportional to number of amplicons generated
Increased dynamic range of detection
Does not require post-PCR processing Increased sensitivity (detection down to 2-fold change)
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Detection Assays: SYBR Green Dye
SYBR Green I binds to double-
stranded DNA. The resulting DNA-
dye-complex absorbs blue light
(max = 498 nm) and emits green light
(max = 522 nm)As DNA is amplified SYBR
fluorescence increases proportionally
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Non-specific dye used to detect the
presence or absence of an amplicon
Non-target sequence-specific detectionssystems are susceptible to false-
positives
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Dual fluorophore-labeled oligonucleotideprobe: e.g. TaqMan
TaqMan improves:
Specificity
Product quantification
Multiplex PCR
Detection Assays: Sequence-specific probes
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PCR has become a central tool for DNA analysis across all disciplines ofbiology and biochemistry
Novel enzymes and instrumentation are creating new applications forPCR
Other advanced PCR methods for research and diagnostic applications:
Hot start PCR (specificity)
Cycling sequencing (DNA sequencing)
Site-directed mutagenesis PCR
Colony PCR
Multiplex-PCR
Error-prone PCR (mutagenesis)
StEP PCR (recombination)
Emulsion PCR (cell-free cloning)
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We are developing a suite of standard enzymes for PCR:
Taq DNA polymerase
Type B polymerases (Hi-Fi): Pfu, KOD, chimera
Hot-start Taq and Type B polymerases
Long-range PCR blends
Really focuses on the engineering of novel polymerases for advancedapplications:
2nd generation Taq
SYBRTaq
Ultra-high fidelity Type B
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