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Galehdari H, Bijanzadeh M, Azarshin SZ, Shafee M, Heydaran S. Design and Development of Reverse Slot Blot for the Simultaneous Detection of Rare and Regional Specific Mutations in the Beta Globin Gene in Khuzestan Province of Iran. Indian J Hematol Blood Transfus 2021; 37:436-441. [PMID: 34267463 DOI: 10.1007/s12288-020-01358-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2020] [Accepted: 09/23/2020] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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Beta-thalassemia is the most frequent hemoglobin disorder in Iran resulting from disrupting mutations in the beta globin (HBB) gene that causes decreased or complete absent of beta-globin chains. The screening of beta-thalassemia minor and major individuals and prenatal diagnosis is important for familial planning. Therefore, it is essential, depending on the ethnicity and local frequency of changes, to develop a rapid and accurate method for molecular diagnosis of beta-thalassemia. Here, we developed reverse slot blot (RSB) assay for the simultaneous detection of six common pathogenic changes in the HBB gene (-88, -28, IVSII-745, IVSII-848, Codon 6 [G → A] for HbC, Codon 6 [A → T] for HbS) in the Khuzestan Province of Iran. We designed normal and mutant oligonucleotide probes for each selected mutation and fixed them on positively charged nylon membrane. In the next step, a multiplex-polymerase chain reaction (PCR) performed for the amplification of the entire HBB gene using labelled 5'-biotinylated primers. The PCR products were hybridized to immobilized oligonucleotide probes on the membrane at the appropriate temperature. Finally, we developed the membrane by chemically colorimetric reaction using nitro-blue tetrazolium-5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl phosphate. For the best probe concentration, we made a serial dilution of probe pairs for each mutation. The optimal probe concentration for each mutation varied from 25 to 50 pmol. In the next step, DNA samples from homozygous affecting individuals were subjected for multiple PCR. Hybridization of each PCR products on the nylon membrane with probe pairs revealed specific bands with expected signal intensity without any background. Our designed RSB test is a rapid, sensitive and cost-effective method for screening of regional specific beta-thalassemia mutations in the Khuzestan population of Iran, which might be extended for the detection of any desired pathogenic changes.
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- Hamid Galehdari
- Thalassemia and Hemoglobinopathy Research Center, Research Institute of Health, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Thalassemia and Hemoglobinopathy Research Center, Research Institute of Health, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Thalassemia and Hemoglobinopathy Research Center, Research Institute of Health, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Department of Genetics, Faculty of Sciences, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Genetics, Faculty of Sciences, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Thalassemia and Hemoglobinopathy Research Center, Research Institute of Health, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Zhang Q, Fan X, Xu M, Zhang Y, Xu H, Wen X, Zhou W. Hb H Disease Caused by Multiple Mutations in the Polyadenylation Signal Site and - - SEA/αα. Hemoglobin 2018; 41:189-192. [PMID: 28950779 DOI: 10.1080/03630269.2017.1366917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Thalassemia is the most common monogenic disease, with the highest incidence in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China (PRC). The blood test result was not consistent with α-globin gene testing in one of the patients during daily screening. It was confirmed that there were multiple mutations at the α2-globin gene polyadenylation (polyA) signal site: HBA2: c.*64(T>C), HBA2: c.*68(A>C), HBA2: c.*71(G>A), HBA2: c.*74(C>A), HBA2: c.*82(G>A), HBA2: c.*92(A>G) and HBA2: c.*98(T>C) and compound - -SEA/αα by sequencing of the HBA1 and HBA2 genes of the proband and core family members. After that, we found a further two cases of unrelated patients with this type of mutation. The mutation is not an accidental phenomenon, and likely to occur with a considerable incidence in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, PRC. We analyzed the hematological manifestations of this type of thalassemia and showed that it was a Hb H (β4) disease caused by rare mutations. We suggest that it is essential to pay attention to this mutation during future clinical diagnoses and genetic counseling of patients.
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- Qiang Zhang
- a Department of Medical Genetics , School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University , Guangzhou , Guangdong Province , People's Republic of China.,b Department of Genetic Metabolism , Prenatal Diagnostic Center, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region , Nanning , Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region , People's Republic of China
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- b Department of Genetic Metabolism , Prenatal Diagnostic Center, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region , Nanning , Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region , People's Republic of China
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- a Department of Medical Genetics , School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University , Guangzhou , Guangdong Province , People's Republic of China
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- a Department of Medical Genetics , School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University , Guangzhou , Guangdong Province , People's Republic of China
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- a Department of Medical Genetics , School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University , Guangzhou , Guangdong Province , People's Republic of China
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- a Department of Medical Genetics , School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University , Guangzhou , Guangdong Province , People's Republic of China
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- a Department of Medical Genetics , School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University , Guangzhou , Guangdong Province , People's Republic of China
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PCR-reverse dot blot of the nucleotide signature sequences of mat K for the identification of Mitragyna speciosa , a narcotic species. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.plgene.2018.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Li S, Peng Q, Liao S, Li W, Ma Q, Lu X. A reverse dot blot assay for the screening of twenty mutations in four genes associated with NSHL in a Chinese population. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0177196. [PMID: 28505178 PMCID: PMC5432070 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0177196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2017] [Accepted: 04/23/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background Congenital deafness is one of the most distressing disorders affecting humanity and exhibits a high incidence worldwide. Most cases of congenital deafness in the Chinese population are caused by defects in a limited number of genes. A convenient and reliable method for detecting common deafness-related gene mutations in the Chinese population is required. Methods We developed a PCR-reverse dot blot (RDB) assay for screening 20 hotspot mutations of GJB2, GJB3, SLC26A4, and MT-RNR1, which are common non-syndromic hearing loss (NSHL)–associated genes in the Chinese population. The PCR-RDB assay consists of multiplex PCR amplifications of 10 fragments in the target sequence of the four above-mentioned genes in wild-type and mutant genomic DNA samples followed by hybridization to a test strip containing allele-specific oligonucleotide probes. We applied our method to a set of 225 neonates with deafness gene mutations and 30 normal neonates. Results The test was validated through direct sequencing in a blinded study with 100% concordance. Conclusions The results demonstrated that our reverse dot blot assay is a reliable and effective genetic screening method for identifying carriers and individuals with NSHL among the Chinese population.
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- Siping Li
- Department of Laboratory, Dongguan Children's Hospital, Dongguan, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics, Dongguan Institute of Pediatrics, Dongguan, Guangdong, China
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- Shenzhen Yilifang Biotech CO., LTD., Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Laboratory, Dongguan Children's Hospital, Dongguan, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics, Dongguan Institute of Pediatrics, Dongguan, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Laboratory, Dongguan Children's Hospital, Dongguan, Guangdong, China
- Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics, Dongguan Institute of Pediatrics, Dongguan, Guangdong, China
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Esmaeili Dooki MR, Tabaripour R, Rahimi R, Akhavan-Niaki H. Mutation and new polymorphisms insight in introns 11 to 14a of CFTR gene of northern Iranian cystic fibrosis patients. Gene 2015; 564:193-6. [PMID: 25824381 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2015.03.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2014] [Revised: 03/18/2015] [Accepted: 03/23/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common autosomal recessive disease in Caucasians, caused by mutation in cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR). The type and distribution of mutations vary widely between different countries and ethnic groups. We therefore aimed to perform a comprehensive analysis of the CFTR gene in northern Iranian CF patients. METHODS Forty northern Iranian CF patients were analyzed for mutations in introns 11 to 14a of their CFTR genes, using sequencing and reverse dot blot methods. Five normal subjects were also analyzed as normal control. RESULTS One mutation and seven polymorphisms were identified. Of the eighty alleles studied, c.2043delG in exon 13 represented 12.5% of mutant alleles and was associated with two distinct haplotypes. rs1042077T>G, rs4148712delAT, rs4148711T>A and rs3808183 T>C with frequencies varying between 29.2% and 6.9% for the least common allele, as well as three new polymorphisms c.1680-224C>A (11.1%), c.2491-275T>G (14.1%) and c.2491-274C>G (35.9%) were detected. CONCLUSION These findings suggest a founder effect for c.2043delG in the Middle East and will assist in genetic counseling, prenatal diagnosis and future screening of CF in Iran.
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- Cellular and Molecular Biology Research Center, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.
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Teh LK, Lee TY, Tan JAMA, Lai MI, George E. The use of Taqman genotyping assays for rapid confirmation of β-thalassaemia mutations in the Malays: accurate diagnosis with low DNA concentrations. Int J Lab Hematol 2014; 37:79-89. [PMID: 24725998 DOI: 10.1111/ijlh.12240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2014] [Accepted: 03/12/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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INTRODUCTION In Malaysia, β-thalassaemia is a common inherited blood disorder in haemoglobin synthesis with a carrier rate of 4.5%. Currently, PCR-incorporating techniques such as amplification refractory mutation system (ARMS) or reverse dot blot hybridization (RDBH) are used in β-thalassaemia mutation detection. ARMS allows single-mutation identification using two reactions, one for wild type and another for mutant alleles. RDBH requires probe immobilization and optimization of hybridization and washing temperatures which is time consuming. The aim of our study was to investigate whether β-thalassaemia mutations can be identified in samples with low DNA concentrations. METHODS Genotype identification of common β-thalassaemia mutations in Malays was carried out using Taqman genotyping assays. RESULTS Results show that the Taqman assays allow mutation detection with DNA template concentrations as low as 2-100 ng. In addition, consistent reproducibility was observed in the Taqman assays when repeated eight times and at different time intervals. CONCLUSION The developed sensitive Taqman assays allow molecular characterization of β-thalassaemia mutations in samples with low DNA concentrations. The Taqman genotyping assays have potential as a diagnostic tool for foetal blood, chorionic villi or pre-implantation genetic diagnosis where DNA is limited and precious.
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- L-K Teh
- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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Chen W, Seifert KA, Lévesque CA. A high density COX1 barcode oligonucleotide array for identification and detection of species of Penicillium subgenus Penicillium. Mol Ecol Resour 2013; 9 Suppl s1:114-29. [PMID: 21564971 DOI: 10.1111/j.1755-0998.2009.02638.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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We developed a COX1 barcode oligonucleotide array based on 358 sequences, including 58 known and two new species of Penicillium subgenus Penicillium, and 12 allied species. The array was robotically spotted at near microarray density on membranes. Species and clade-specific oligonucleotides were selected using the computer programs SigOli and Array Designer. Robotic spotting allowed 768 spots with duplicate sets of perfect match and the corresponding mismatch and positive control oligonucleotides, to be printed on 2 × 6 cm(2) nylon membranes. The array was validated with hybridizations between the array and digoxigenin (DIG)-labelled COX1 polymerase chain reaction amplicons from 70 pure DNA samples, and directly from environmental samples (cheese and plants) without culturing. DNA hybridization conditions were optimized, but undesired cross-reactions were detected frequently, reflecting the relatively high sequence similarity of the COX1 gene among Penicillium species. Approximately 60% of the perfect match oligonucleotides were rejected because of low specificity and 76 delivered useful group-specific or species-specific reactions and could be used for detecting certain species of Penicillium in environmental samples. In practice, the presence of weak signals on arrays exposed to amplicons from environmental samples, which could have represented weak detections or weak cross reactions, made interpretation difficult for over half of the oligonucleotides. DNA regions with very few single nucleotide polymorphisms or lacking insertions/deletions among closely related species are not ideal for oligonucleotide-based diagnostics, and supplementing the COX1-based array with oligonucleotides derived from additional genes would result in a more robust hierarchical identification system.
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- W Chen
- Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1A 0C6 Department of Biology, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1S 5B6 Department of Biology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K2N 6N5
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Efficient detection of Mediterranean β-thalassemia mutations by multiplex single-nucleotide primer extension. PLoS One 2012; 7:e48167. [PMID: 23110203 PMCID: PMC3482202 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0048167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2012] [Accepted: 09/21/2012] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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β-Thalassemias and abnormal hemoglobin variants are among the most common hereditary abnormalities in humans. Molecular characterization of the causative genetic variants is an essential part of the diagnostic process. In geographic areas with high hemoglobinopathy prevalence, such as the Mediterranean region, a limited number of genetic variants are responsible for the majority of hemoglobinopathy cases. Developing reliable, rapid and cost-effective mutation-specific molecular diagnostic assays targeting particular populations greatly facilitates routine hemoglobinopathy investigations. We developed a one-tube single-nucleotide primer extension assay for the detection of eight common Mediterranean β-thalassemia mutations: Codon 5 (-CT); CCT(Pro)->C–, Codon 6 (-A); GAG(Glu)->G-G, Codon 8 (-AA); AAG(Lys)->–G, IVS-I-1 (G->A), IVS-I-6 (T->C), IVS-I-110 (G->A), Codon 39 (C->T), and IVS-II-745 (C->G), as well as the hemoglobin S variant beta 6(A3) Glu>Val. We validated the new assay using previously genotyped samples obtaining 100% agreement between independent genotyping methods. Our approach, applicable in a range of Mediterranean countries, offers a combination of high accuracy and rapidity exploiting standard techniques and widely available equipment. It can be further adapted to particular populations by including/excluding assayed mutations. We facilitate future modifications by providing detailed information on assay design.
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Dooki MRE, Akhavan-Niaki H, Juibary AG. Detecting Common CFTR Mutations by Reverse Dot Blot Hybridization Method in Cystic Fibrosis First Report from Northern Iran. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS 2011; 21:51-7. [PMID: 23056764 PMCID: PMC3446107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2010] [Revised: 10/29/2010] [Accepted: 11/13/2010] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Cystic fibrosis and its distribution vary widely in different countries and/or ethnic groups. Common cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) mutations were reported from Iran, but the northern population was not or underrepresented in those studies. The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of common CFTR mutations in children from northern Iran. METHODS Thirty unrelated Iranian cystic fibrosis patients aged less than 11 years and living in Mazandaran province (in Iran) were screened for 5 common CFTR gene mutations. deltaF508, N1303K, G542X, R347H and W1282X using Reverse Dot Blot method. FINDINGS Only one mutation, DeltaF508, was found in 7 patients accounting for 21.7% (13/60) of alleles. CONCLUSION These findings can be used for planning future screening and appropriate genetic counseling programs in Iranian CF families.
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- Cellular and Molecular Biology Research Center, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran,Corresponding Author: Address: Cellular and Molecular Biology Research Center, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran. E-mail:
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- Cellular and Molecular Biology Research Center, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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Ferrari M, Cremonesi L, Stenirri S. 2. Post-Natal Molecular Diagnosis of Inherited Diseases. EJIFCC 2008; 19:7-12. [PMID: 27683285 PMCID: PMC4975336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Development and evaluation of a reverse dot blot assay for the simultaneous detection of six common Chinese G6PD mutations and one polymorphism. Blood Cells Mol Dis 2008; 41:17-21. [PMID: 18329300 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcmd.2008.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2008] [Revised: 01/15/2008] [Accepted: 01/21/2008] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is a common inherited disorder worldwide including southern China. We developed and validated a reverse dot blot (RDB) assay for the rapid and simultaneous genotyping of six mutations (c.95A>G, c.871G>A, c.1004C>T, c.1024C>T, c.1376G>T and c.1388G>A), that were common mutations in the Chinese G6PD deficiency population, and one polymorphism (c.1311C>T). Reliable genotyping of wild-type and mutant genomic DNA samples was achieved by means of a test strip onto which allele-specific oligonucleotide probe lines are fixed in parallel. This method involves a multiplex PCR amplification of three fragments in the G6PD target sequence and a manual hybridization/detection protocol. The entire procedure starting from blood sampling to the identification of mutations requires less than 6 h. The diagnostic reliability of this reverse dot blot assay was evaluated on 207 pre-typed samples by using direct DNA sequence analysis in a blind study. The reverse dot blot typing was in complete concordance with the reference method. The reverse dot blot assay was proved to be a simple, rapid, highly accurate, and cost-effective method to identify common G6PD mutations in Chinese population.
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Nasiri H, Forouzandeh M, Rasaee M, Rahbarizadeh F. Modified salting-out method: high-yield, high-quality genomic DNA extraction from whole blood using laundry detergent. J Clin Lab Anal 2006; 19:229-32. [PMID: 16302208 PMCID: PMC6808030 DOI: 10.1002/jcla.20083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Different approaches have been used to extract DNA from whole blood. In most of these methods enzymes (such as proteinase K and RNAse A) or toxic organic solvents (such as phenol or guanidine isothiocyanate) are used. Since these enzymes are expensive, and most of the materials that are used routinely are toxic, it is desirable to apply an efficient DNA extraction procedure that does not require the use of such materials. In this study, genomic DNA was extracted by the salting-out method, but instead of using an analytical-grade enzyme and chemical detergents, as normally used for DNA isolation, a common laundry powder was used. Different concentrations of the powder were tested, and proteins were precipitated by NaCl-saturated distilled water. Finally, DNA precipitation was performed with the use of 96% ethanol. From the results, we conclude that the optimum concentration of laundry powder for the highest yield and purity of isolated DNA is 30 mg/mL. The procedure was optimized, and a final protocol is suggested. Following the same protocol, DNA was extracted from 100 blood samples, and their amounts were found to be >50 microg/mL of whole blood. The integrity of the DNA fragments was confirmed by agarose gel electrophoresis. Furthermore, the extracted DNA was used as a template for PCR reaction. The results obtained from PCR showed that the final solutions of extracted DNA did not contain any inhibitory material for the enzyme used in the PCR reaction, and indicated that the isolated DNA was of good quality. These results show that this method is simple, fast, safe, and cost-effective, and can be used in medical laboratories and research centers.
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Medical Science, Tarbiat Modarres University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Medical Science, Tarbiat Modarres University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Medical Science, Tarbiat Modarres University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Medical Science, Tarbiat Modarres University, Tehran, Iran
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Patrinos GP, Kollia P, Papadakis MN. Molecular diagnosis of inherited disorders: lessons from hemoglobinopathies. Hum Mutat 2005; 26:399-412. [PMID: 16138310 DOI: 10.1002/humu.20225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Hemoglobinopathies constitute a major health problem worldwide, with a high carrier frequency, particularly in certain regions where malaria has been endemic. These disorders are characterized by a vast clinical and hematological phenotypic heterogeneity. Over 1,200 different genetic alterations that affect the DNA sequence of the human alpha-like (HBZ, HBA2, HBA1, and HBQ1) and beta-like (HBE1, HBG2, HBG1, HBD, and HBB) globin genes are mainly responsible for the observed clinical heterogeneity. These mutations, together with detailed information about the resulting phenotype, are documented in the globin locus-specific HbVar database. Family studies and comprehensive hematological analyses provide useful insights for accurately diagnosing thalassemia at the DNA level. For this purpose, numerous techniques can provide accurate, rapid, and cost-effective identification of the underlying genetic defect in affected individuals. The aim of this article is to review the diverse methodological and technical platforms available for the molecular diagnosis of inherited disorders, using thalassemia and hemoglobinopathies as a model. This article also attempts to shed light on issues closely related to thalassemia diagnostics, such as prenatal and preimplantation genetic diagnoses and genetic counseling, for better-quality disease management.
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- George P Patrinos
- Erasmus University Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, MGC-Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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In the past few decades, enormous progress has been made in the field of prenatal molecular genetic testing. Based on the inheritance patterns of the disease and type of mutation, prenatal diagnosis is possible using direct or indirect methods of detection. Although direct mutation analysis is highly accurate, accuracy of indirect mutation analysis depends on the distance of the DNA marker to the disease locus. In the past decade, the discovery of new concepts--such as atypical inheritance patterns due to UPD and imprinting and triplet repeat disorders--have helped to increase understanding of the molecular basis of these unusual genetic disorders. Prenatal diagnosis using a single cell from a blastomere is rapidly becoming routine in clinical practice. Noninvasive procedures to obtain fetal DNA for molecular testing also are progressing very rapidly. With the completion of the genome project, resources now are available for developing new technologies, such as microarrays (DNA chips), for accurate, simultaneous, mutation detection. The next few decades hold the promise of many more advances in genetic testing, drug discovery, and therapy.
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- Umadevi Tantravahi
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Women and Infants Hospital, Brown University, 101 Dudley Street, Providence, RI 02905, USA.
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