Methods for multiplex template sampling in digital PCR assays

PLoS One. 2014 May 22;9(5):e98341. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0098341. eCollection 2014.

Abstract

The efficient use of digital PCR (dPCR) for precision copy number analysis requires high concentrations of target molecules that may be difficult or impossible to obtain from clinical samples. To solve this problem we present a strategy, called Multiplex Template Sampling (MTS), that effectively increases template concentrations by detecting multiple regions of fragmented target molecules. Three alternative assay approaches are presented for implementing MTS analysis of chromosome 21, providing a 10-fold concentration enhancement while preserving assay precision.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Base Sequence
  • Chromosomes, Human, Pair 21
  • DNA Primers
  • Humans
  • Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods*

Substances

  • DNA Primers