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UV absorption complicates PCR decontamination.

R Frothingham1, R B Blitchington, D H Lee

  • 1Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710.

Biotechniques
|August 1, 1992
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UV irradiation effectively inactivates contaminating DNA in PCR. Removing deoxyribonucleoside triphosphates before UV exposure enhances decontamination efficiency for optimal results.

Area of Science:

  • Molecular Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Ultraviolet (UV) irradiation is a common method for eliminating contaminating DNA in Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) mixtures.
  • Deoxyribonucleoside triphosphates (dNTPs), essential PCR components, absorb UV light, hindering effective DNA decontamination.
  • This UV absorption by dNTPs can compromise the specificity and reliability of PCR amplification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of deoxyribonucleoside triphosphates on UV-based DNA decontamination efficiency in PCR.
  • To determine optimal conditions for UV decontamination of PCR mixtures to maximize efficiency.
  • To propose a modified protocol for enhanced UV decontamination prior to PCR setup.

Main Methods:

  • PCR mixtures were prepared with and without deoxyribonucleoside triphosphates.

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  • Samples were subjected to varying doses of UV irradiation.
  • The effectiveness of DNA inactivation was assessed by subsequent PCR amplification and analysis.

    • Main Results:

    • PCR mixtures containing deoxyribonucleoside triphosphates showed reduced efficiency of UV-induced DNA inactivation.
    • PCR mixtures irradiated *before* the addition of deoxyribonucleoside triphosphates demonstrated significantly higher decontamination efficacy.
    • The presence of dNTPs directly interfered with the UV light penetration and DNA damage.

    Conclusions:

    • Deoxyribonucleoside triphosphates significantly impede UV decontamination of PCR mixtures.
    • Irradiating PCR mixtures prior to dNTP addition is a more effective strategy for DNA decontamination.
    • This optimized approach can improve PCR reliability by minimizing carryover contamination.