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  • Forensic Science
  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Commercial STR amplification kits lack validation for low template DNA analysis.
  • Current methods for single-cell profiling rely on adjusting PCR cycles and analytical thresholds.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine optimal conditions for informative STR profiles from diluted DNA.
  • To evaluate these conditions on single cells using DEPArray™ technology.

Main Methods:

  • Compared four forensic STR kits with varying amplification volumes and DNA dilutions (down to 3.0 pg).
  • Tested two selected kits for single/pooled leukocyte and sperm cell genotyping.
  • Analyzed peak heights, artifact generation, and locus failure.

Main Results:

  • Reducing PCR volume (50%-75%) improved peak height but increased artifacts with diluted DNA.
  • Fusion 6C showed benefits from volume reduction for profile completeness.
  • ESIFast and NGMDetect offered a basis for consensus profiling in single/pooled cells, with locus dropouts as stochastic events.
  • 12.5 μL amplification volume yielded appropriate peak heights and stutter frequencies, with stutter peaks being the primary artifact in single-cell profiles.

Conclusions:

  • Optimized PCR conditions, including reduced amplification volume, can enhance STR profiling for low template DNA.
  • Specific STR kits demonstrate utility for single-cell genotyping, though stochastic events and artifacts require careful consideration.
  • Further research is warranted to refine low template DNA analysis techniques.