Detecting DNaseI-hypersensitivity sites with MLPA

Methods Mol Biol. 2012:786:201-10. doi: 10.1007/978-1-61779-292-2_12.

Abstract

DNaseI-hypersensitive sites within chromatin are indicative of genomic loci with regulatory function. Several techniques have been described for analyzing these regions, but are either laborious, offer low-throughput possibilities, or are expensive. We have developed a new approach based on a modified version of multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification (MLPA). Using this method, it is possible to analyse up to 50 defined genomic regions for DNaseI-hypersensitivity in a single PCR-based reaction. This chapter outlines the approach and discusses the critical features of each step of the procedure.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Binding Sites / genetics
  • Chromatin / genetics*
  • Deoxyribonuclease I / metabolism*
  • Genome / genetics
  • Nucleic Acid Amplification Techniques / methods*

Substances

  • Chromatin
  • Deoxyribonuclease I