In-gel multiple displacement amplification of long DNA fragments diluted to the single molecule level.

The isolation and multiple genotyping of long individual DNA fragments are needed to obtain haplotype information for diploid organisms. Limiting dilution of sample DNA followed by multiple displacement amplification is a useful technique but is restricted to short (<5 kb) DNA fragments. In the current study, a novel modification was applied to overcome these problems.

Visible Genotype Sensor Array.

A visible sensor array system for simultaneous multiple SNP genotyping has been developed using a new plastic base with specific surface chemistry. Discrimination of SNP alleles is carried out by an allele-specific extension reaction using immobilized oligonucleotide primers. The 3'-ends of oligonucleotide primers are modified with a locked nucleic acid to enhance their efficiency in allelic discrimination.