Multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification (MLPA) genotyping assay for mouse models of down syndrome

Chelsea A Hewitt, Catherine L Carmichael, Ella J Wilkins, Ping ZF Cannon, Melanie April Pritchard, Hamish S Scott

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Abstract

The Ts65Dn mouse is the most widely investigated segmentally trisomic mouse model of Down syndrome. Quantitative PCR based methods are the preferred way of detecting the trisomic segment for genotyping purposes. However, identification of a 1.5 fold difference in target DNA is at the limit of detection of most quantitative PCR based methods, and in practice this can lead to difficulties in assigning genotypes. We report a 100 accurate multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification (MLPA) assay for genotyping the Ts65Dn mouse that is also applicable to all other segmentally trisomic mouse models of Down syndrome.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3010 - 3016
Number of pages7
JournalFrontiers in Bioscience
Volume12
Publication statusPublished - 2007

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