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A programmable system to perform the polymerase chain reaction.

H U Weier1, J W Gray

  • 1Biomedical Sciences Division, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA.

DNA (Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.)
|July 1, 1988
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An automated system precisely controls temperature cycles for DNA amplification via polymerase chain reaction (PCR). This innovation enables efficient in vitro enzymatic amplification of specific DNA segments for research applications.

Area of Science:

  • Molecular Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Enzymatic amplification of DNA segments, such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR), requires precise and repeated cyclic temperature changes.
  • Traditional PCR methods often rely on manual or less flexible automated systems for temperature control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe an automated system for performing cyclic temperature changes essential for in vitro DNA amplification using PCR.
  • To detail the microcomputer-controlled system designed for precise temperature modulation in a 24-well sample holder.

Main Methods:

  • The system utilizes a microcomputer to control the flow of water at 96°C and 37°C through a 24-well sample holder.
  • Automated thermal cycling is achieved by varying temperatures to facilitate DNA denaturation, primer annealing, and DNA polymerization.

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  • The system allows for programmable temperature profiles that can be adjusted from cycle to cycle.

    • Main Results:

    • The automated system successfully performs the required cyclic temperature changes for enzymatic DNA amplification.
    • The microcomputer control ensures accurate temperature variations for denaturation, annealing, and extension steps.
    • The system demonstrated flexibility in adjusting temperature profiles across multiple thermal cycles.

    Conclusions:

    • The described automated system provides a flexible and efficient method for conducting polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
    • This technology facilitates the in vitro enzymatic amplification of specific DNA segments with programmable control.
    • The system's adaptability supports varied experimental requirements for DNA amplification.