A novel SNP detection technique utilizing a multiple primer extension (MPEX) on a phospholipid polymer-coated surface

Mol Biosyst. 2007 Aug;3(8):547-53. doi: 10.1039/b701645j. Epub 2007 Jun 1.

Abstract

Conventional methods for detecting single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), including direct DNA sequencing, pyrosequencing, and melting curve analysis, are to a great extent limited by their requirement for particular detection instruments. To overcome this limitation, we established a novel SNP detection technique utilizing multiple primer extension (MPEX) on a phospholipid polymer-coated surface. This technique is based on the development of a new plastic S-BIO PrimeSurface with a biocompatible polymer; its surface chemistry offers extraordinarily stable thermal properties, as well as chemical properties advantageous for enzymatic reactions on the surface. To visualize allele-specific PCR products on the surface, biotin-dUTP was incorporated into newly synthesized PCR products during the extension reaction. The products were ultimately detected by carrying out a colorimetric reaction with substrate solution containing 4-nitro-blue tetrazolium chloride (NBT) and 5-bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl phosphate (BCIP). We demonstrated the significance of this novel SNP detection technique by analyzing representative SNPs on 4 LD blocks of the micro opioid receptor gene. We immobilized 20 allele-specific oligonucleotides on this substrate, and substantially reproduced the results previously obtained by other methods.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Base Sequence
  • DNA / chemistry
  • DNA / genetics
  • DNA Primers*
  • Genotype
  • Humans
  • Molecular Sequence Data
  • Mouth Mucosa / cytology
  • Oligonucleotide Probes
  • Phospholipids
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods*
  • Polymers
  • Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide*
  • Reference Values
  • Spectrometry, Fluorescence

Substances

  • DNA Primers
  • Oligonucleotide Probes
  • Phospholipids
  • Polymers
  • DNA