Application of SSB-like protein from Thermus aquaticus in multiplex PCR of human Y-STR markers identification

Mol Cell Probes. 2005 Jun;19(3):203-5. doi: 10.1016/j.mcp.2004.11.006.

Abstract

Here, we demonstrate the application of SSB-like protein from Thermus aquaticus (TaqSSB) in multiplex PCR of human Y-STR markers identification. The use of thermostable TaqSSB prevents or reduces primer dimmer formation, one of the particular problems known to cause inhibition of primer hybridization to the template and reduction of a number of primers available for annealing in PCR reaction.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Bacterial Proteins / metabolism*
  • Base Sequence
  • Chromosomes, Human, Y / genetics*
  • DNA-Binding Proteins / metabolism*
  • Humans
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods*
  • Tandem Repeat Sequences / genetics*
  • Thermus*

Substances

  • Bacterial Proteins
  • DNA-Binding Proteins