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DNA Sequence Recognition by DNA Primase Using High-Throughput Primase Profiling
Published on: October 8, 2019
Dideoxy DNA sequencing with chemiluminescent detection
1Tropix, Inc., Bedford, Massachusetts, USA.
Abstract:
Standard dideoxy DNA sequencing can be performed easily and efficiently with nonisotopic, chemiluminescent detection by utilizing primers labeled with biotin in the sequencing reactions. As described in this unit, reaction products are separated by denaturing gel electrophoresis, transferred to a nylon membrane, and detected by first binding a streptavidin-alkaline phosphatase conjugate, then incubating with a chemiluminescent 1,2-dioxetane substrate. The emitted light signal is imaged on standard X-ray film, producing high-resolution DNA sequencing ladders. Indirect alkaline phosphatase-labeling of biotinylated DNA with free streptavidin and biotinylated alkaline phosphatase is also detailed, Finally, the detection of sequencing reactions labeled with other haptens using specific antibody-alkaline phosphatase conjugates is described.
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