PCR扩增循环数与低拷贝模板DNA的STR分型

目的探讨PCR扩增循环数对低拷贝模板DNA的STR分型的影响。方法模板DNA(9947A)的不同扩增用量(含低拷贝模板量),采用ProfilerPlus试剂盒,扩增循环数分别为28、30、32、34、38次,3100型基因分析仪(ABI,美国)检测结果。结果循环数从28次增至38次,模板DNA量最低检出量可从0.25ng减少至0.0312ng;先循环28次后,每反应加0.3μlAmpliTaqGoldDNA聚合酶,再循环6次较1次34个循环的检测灵敏度高,相当于1次38个循环的效果。结论增加PCR扩增循环数,可能影响低拷贝模板DNA的STR分型。     

多重置换扩增技术用于法医学微量DNA检测效果

目的探讨多重置换扩增（MDA）技术对法医学微量DNA样品STR检测分型的效果。方法用MDA技术对不同模板量DNA进行全基因组扩增（WGA）．扩增产物用实时荧光定量PCR技术定量、用Prrfiler Plus^TM试剂盒检测基因型。结果该方法可对模板DNA增加10^4～10^6倍。1ng样品DNA的MDA产物可获得9个STR基因座和Amelogenin性别基因座的准确分型结果；低于0．1ng的样品DNA经MDA扩增后，基因座检出数增加。但可见等位基因不平衡或丢失现象。结论MDA技术可有效增加DNA模板量和提高微量DNA分型效果。但样品DNA量低于0．1ng时，MDA产物的STR分型结果判读须慎重。     

石蜡包埋人体组织STR检验的探讨

目的探讨普通甲醛对人体组织DNA的影响及提高STR检出率的手段。方法取少量石蜡包埋组织,65℃水浴脱蜡,Chelex-100法提取DNA,PCR扩增,循环次数分别为28次和28 6次,扩增产物经310型测序检测。结果普通甲醛固定5d以内的组织基本上可检出Amel及15个STR基因座,固定时间延长,检出率下降;PCR循环次数增加,灵敏度增加,但有错误分型的情况。结论普通甲醛固定时间长短直接影响PCR-STR的检验,减少模板量有利于PCR反应成功,PCR次数为28 6时,灵敏度增加,但应谨慎判读结果,以免错误分型。     

石蜡包埋人体组织STR检验的探讨

目的 探讨普通甲醛对人体组织DNA的影响及提高STR检出率的手段。方法 取少量石蜡包埋组织。65℃水浴脱蜡。Chelex-100法提取DNA，PCR扩增，循环次数分别为28次和28＋6次，扩增产物经310型测序检测。结果 普通甲醛固定5d以内的组织基本上可检出Amel及15个STR基因座，固定时间延长，检出率下降；PCR循环次数增加，灵敏度增加，但有错误分型的情况。结论 普通甲醛固定时间长短直接影响PCR—STR的检验，减少模板量有利于PCR反应成功，PCR次数为28＋6时，灵敏度增加。但应谨慎判读结果，以免错误分型。     

多重置换扩增技术用于法医学微量DNA检测效果

目的探讨多重置换扩增(MDA)技术对法医学微量DNA样品STR检测分型的效果。方法用MDA技术对不同模板量DNA进行全基因组扩增(WGA),扩增产物用实时荧光定量PCR技术定量、用Profiler PlusTM试剂盒检测基因型。结果该方法可对模板DNA增加104～106倍。1ng样品DNA的MDA产物可获得9个STR基因座和Amelogenin性别基因座的准确分型结果;低于0.1ng的样品DNA经MDA扩增后,基因座检出数增加,但可见等位基因不平衡或丢失现象。结论MDA技术可有效增加DNA模板量和提高微量DNA分型效果。但样品DNA量低于0.1ng时,MDA产物的STR分型结果判读须慎重。     

15重快速STR复合扩增体系的构建

目的建立一套15重快速STR复合扩增体系。方法选择14个常染色体基因座以及1个性别基因座,采用Fast Start Taq DNA聚合酶系统,以DNA标准品9947A为模板,通过筛选扩增条件、选择热启动酶用量、调整引物平衡、优化快速扩增程序、筛选反应缓冲液、选择反应体系以及筛选添加剂等一系列复合扩增实验,比较各条件下等位基因丢失和非特异性扩增情况。结果在以1 ng DNA为模板、0.4μL聚合酶及10×Fast Start高保真反应缓冲液构成10μL快速体系的条件下,32 min即可获得标准DNA全部15个STR基因座的完整分型,无等位基因丢失和非特异性扩增现象,等位基因均衡性良好。同时,5%甘油、0.01%明胶、0.05%明胶和5 mmol/L硫酸铵可作为PCR扩增过程中拟加入的反应添加剂。结论本研究建立的15重快速STR复合扩增体系可以明显缩短反应时间,提高样品检测效率。     

全基因组扩增在微量检材DNA分型中的应用

目的探索全基因组扩增技术对微量检材DNA分型的有效性。方法通过显微操作制备含1~20个细胞的模拟微量检材样本,在常规PCR-STR分型前加入全基因组扩增步骤,从等位基因不平衡、等位基因丢失、基因座丢失、伪等位基因(包含stutter峰)等方面探究PEP和MDA两种全基因组扩增方法对微量检材DNA分型的有效性。结果 MDA扩增效率高于PEP,但等位基因丢失和伪等位基因严重;PEP方法的正确分型率高于MDA,但小片段DNA优势扩增现象较严重。结论 MDA方法并不适合目前以STR分型为主导的法庭科学,当微量检材样本的绝对量相当少时,可以考虑使用PEP方法来扩大样本量,以满足重复检验的要求,但可能面临大片段DNA扩增失败的风险。     

多重置换扩增在病理切片DNA分型中的应用

目的探讨多重置换扩增(multiple displacement amplification,MDA)技术应用于法医学组织病理切片DNA分型的可行性。方法采用重复拉丁方设计实验,按保存时间、组织类型、尸源年龄3个因素分7个水平进行随机分组,共制作98例病理切片。硅珠法制备DNA模板,对照组直接采用AmpFlSTR IdentifilerTM试剂盒进行PCR扩增,实验组进行MDA后再进行扩增。以新鲜尸体组织的分型结果为标准,对比分析切片实验组与对照组的基因座检出数与检出率。结果各保存时间切片实验组与对照组的基因座检出率相比差异有统计学意义(P0.01);组织切片保存时间为360 d以内,实验组的16个基因座检出率均可达到95%以上。各组织类型间的差异具有统计学意义(P0.01),而尸源年龄组间差异无统计学意义(P0.01)。结论 MDA可提高病理切片模板基因组量,相对降低PCR扩增抑制物浓度,减少等位基因脱扣现象,有效提高基因座检出率,MDA在法医切片DNA分型中具有运用价值,但应注意切片保存时间与组织类型等因素对分型结果的影响。     

PCR扩增3因素对低拷贝模板STR分型的影响研究

目的探讨低拷贝模板(low copy number,LCN)STR扩增方法,提高LCN检材的检验成功率。方法采用Profiler P lusTM试剂盒与9947A对照DNA,改变Taq酶量、体系、循环次数3个因素进行扩增检验,了解各变量对扩增检测的影响。结果对低拷贝模板DNA,单纯增加Taq酶量或反应体系,扩增效率改善不明显;增加循环数,显著提高检验灵敏度;低于0.01ng的模板DNA,同时增加扩增体系、Taq酶量、循环数在一定程度上提高扩增效率。结论对于影响扩增的Taq酶量、体系、循环次数3个因素中,循环数影响最大,但应慎用34次及以上循环数;三者同时增加,对于低于0.01ng模板DNA的扩增可有效改善。     

3个miniSTR基因座荧光标记复合扩增体系的建立及应用

目的建立扩增片段小于115 bp,包括D1S1676、D6S1274和D17S1299 3个非CODIS系统的miniSTR基因座复合扩增系统,用于高度降解DNA样本的基因分型。方法采用不同荧光染料标记引物,通过PCR扩增,利用310遗传分析仪对100份成都汉族健康无关个体血样以及2份高度降解检材进行检测。结果荧光标记复合扩增D1S1676、D6S1274和D17S1299 3个miniSTR基因座,每个基因座均获得了清晰的基因型分型结果。100份样本,3个miniSTR基因座分别检出个9、9、7个等位基因和27、23、18种基因型,基因型分布均符合Hardy-Weinberg平衡。3个基因座在成都汉族人群的累积非父排除率、累积个体识别能力分别为0.9991和0.9160。结论本系统可以应用于个体识别和亲权鉴定,为DNA高度降解样本分型提供了新的方法。     

氨基比林血痕预试验处理血痕后样本的DNA定量

目的：探讨氨基比林血痕预试验处理血痕后样本DNA含量的变化及对STR分型检测的影响。方法10名健康无关个体EDTA抗凝血液制成滤纸血痕,氨基比林血痕预试验检测,按试验后血样干燥保存时间分30 min、1 h、3 h、6 h、12 h、24 h共6个实验组,并采用磁珠法、QIAcube DNA纯化法、Chelex-100法三种方法提取样本DNA,应用荧光定量PCR检测样本DNA含量,PCR-STR荧光技术进行STR分型。结果提取方法相同时,氨基比林血痕预试验后血样随干燥保存时间的延长,样本DNA含量呈逐渐降低的趋势。保存时间相同时,不同DNA提取方法间,样本DNA含量差异也有统计学意义。90.56%样本均可获得16个STR基因座明确分型。结论氨基比林血痕预试验对血痕样本DNA有损伤,24 h内多可获有效STR分型。磁珠法提取样本DNA进行STR分型,效果最好。     

The effect of freezing,thawing and long-term storage on forensic DNA extracts

Following forensic DNA profiling (extraction, quantification and STR typing) the remaining extract is generally stored frozen. Our routine at the Swedish National Forensic Centre is to immediately after analysis freeze the sample. If a subsequent reanalysis is needed the sample is thawed and then refrozen. In this study the effects of freezing and thawing as well as long-term storage of DNA extracts in refrigerator or freezer have been investigated. The following sample types were extracted: two levels of blood and saliva, saliva on cigarette filter paper, saliva on cotton swabs and a combination of saliva and semen to mimic samples from sexual assaults. All extraction methods used were Chelex-based, DNA quantification was performed using PowerQuant System and STR profiling with PowerPlex ESX 16 Fast System. The study was divided into three parts: 1) freezing and thawing the extracts up to ten times, 2) storage in refrigerator or freezer up to four weeks and 3) long-term storage in refrigerator or freezer for 3, 6, 9, 12 and 35 months. Generally, the quantification and STR typing results show no indication of degradation after repeated freezing and thawing or long-term storage in refrigerator or freezer.     

人体接触检材前处理方式对磁珠法提取DNA效果的影响

目的比较3种常见的接触检材前处理方式对磁珠法提取DNA效果的影响。方法收集烟蒂、牙刷、纱线手套各10份;分别采用95℃、70℃直接裂解和TNE、SDS、PK预消化方式进行前处理,再用磁珠法提取纯化DNA,并进行DNA定量,统计提取的接触DNA量和IPC CT值;同时用Sinofiler复合扩增系统进行STR分型检测。结果 3种方法前处理后用磁珠提取的DNA纯度均较高I,PC CT值在26.63～27.19之间。用预消化法获得的DNA量高于裂解法,而95℃裂解与70℃裂解方法提取的DNA量无显著性差异。STR扩增检测结果亦表明,采用预消化法处理的样品STR分型成功率高于裂解法9,5℃与70℃裂解方法处理的样品STR分型成功率无显著性差异。结论人体接触检材采用预消化磁珠法提取DNA,有助于提高STR检验成功率。     

TWGDAM validation of AmpFlSTR PCR amplification kits for forensic DNA casework

Laboratory procedures used in short tandem repeat (STR) analysis were subjected to various scenarios that assessed reliability and identified potential limitations. These validation studies were designed as recommended by the Technical Working Group on DNA Analysis Methods (TWGDAM) and the DNA Advisory Board (DAB) (17,18). Various DNA samples were amplified by the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) using AmpFlSTR PCR Amplification Kits (i.e., AmpFlSTR Green I, Profiler, Profiler Plus, and COfiler kits), detected with ABI Prism instrumentation, and analyzed using GeneScan and Genotyper software. Data acquired in these studies reinforced an existing body of knowledge and expertise regarding application and interpretation of STR typing in the forensic science community. Consistent STR genotypes were detected in various body tissues and fluids. Inter-laboratory comparisons produced concordant genotype results. Quantitative interpretational aids for DNA mixtures were characterized. Ability of the typing systems to type potentially compromised samples reliably was evaluated. Nonprobative case evidentiary DNA was successfully amplified, genotyped, and interpreted. Potential limitations or cautionary factors in the interpretation of minimal fluorescence intensity were demonstrated. Differential amplification between loci was observed when PCR was inhibited; preferential amplification typically was not. Single AmpFlSTR locus amplification did not offer consistent benefit over AmpFlSTR multiplexing, even in cases of DNA degradation or PCR inhibition. During rigorous evaluation, AmpFlSTR PCR Amplification Kits reproducibly yielded sensitive and locus-specific results, as required in routine forensic analyses.     

印记基因KCNQ1的遗传多态性及在亲权鉴定中的应用

目的为了调查印记基因KCNQ1的STR位点在中国汉族人群中的遗传多态性，利用亲源印记等位基因（parentally imprinting allele，PIA）分型法确定孩子的等位基因亲代来源，为亲权鉴定提供新的侯选STR位点。方法应用Chelex法提取153例佳木斯地区汉族健康无血缘关系个体DNA，用QIAamp Blood Kit（Qiagen）法提取3个家庭10个个体DNA，PCR扩增，凝胶电泳分型，ABIPRISM^TM 3730XL DNA测序仪测序；甲基化敏感性限制性内切酶消化孩子基因组DNA，PCR扩增，确定孩子等位基因的亲代来源。结果发现在中国佳木斯地区汉族人群中KCNQ1基因的STR有7个等位基因，多态信息含量为0．662，且KCNQ1基因的STR位点呈父源印记。结论印记基因KCNQ1的STR位点有很好的多态性，可为亲权鉴定提供新的侯选遗传标记，其亲源特异性甲基化标记有望应用于单亲鉴定中。     

PE‐Swab Direct STR Amplification of Forensic Touch DNA Samples

The PE‐Swab direct STR amplification workflow was developed to process low‐level “touch DNA” samples. In this workflow, a forensic sample is first collected on a 4‐mm PE‐Swab (a novel sample collection device); two 2‐mm punches containing collected samples are then generated from the PE‐Swab and directly amplified for STR typing. Compared to the conventional STR workflow, which involves DNA extraction, purification, and elution volume reduction, the PE‐Swab direct STR amplification workflow does not require sample preparation and takes <60 sec before a touch sample is ready for STR amplification. Because there is no DNA loss due to sample preparation, the PE‐Swab workflow is more sensitive than the conventional STR workflow. The average peak height per sample obtained by the PE‐swab workflow is 3 times higher than that from the conventional workflow with both low‐level single source and two‐contributor mixture samples tested in this study.     

DNA提取方法和PCR循环次数对STR扩增成功率的影响

目的探讨常见载体上的微量血痕DNA的提取方法、PCR循环次数对STR扩增成功率的影响。方法分别应用Chelex-100法及Chelex-100结合纯化法对8种载体上不同大小的血痕样本进行DNA提取,并采用28次、30次及34次PCR循环进行STR扩增,分别观察其扩增成功率。结果经28次、30次及34次PCR循环,Chelex-100法提取DNA后的STR扩增成功率分别为0.2917,0.3333,0.4583,Chelex-100结合纯化法的STR扩增成功率分别为0.3750,0.4583,0.8750。结论用Chelex-100结合纯化法提取DNA,用34次循环扩增可提高STR基因座的检测成功率。     

循环次数与体系对DNA检测灵敏度的影响

目的探讨通过增加PCR循环次数和缩小扩增体系改善DNA检测灵敏度的可行性。方法将10例无血缘关系健康志愿者精液DNA样本分别定量为50、40、30、25、20、15、10 pg/μL,分别用10、5、3μL的体系和28、30、32、34、36次循环进行扩增,用3130遗传分析仪检测15个常染色体STR基因座。结果 28次循环下,3μL体系可对40pg/μL及以上样本正确分型。20pg/μL及以上样本在10、5、3μL体系中,34次循环均可正确分型,增加到36次循环,出现非特异性谱带,无法正确分型。结论增加循环次数和缩小扩增体系在一定程度上可以提高DNA检测的灵敏度。     

The application of miniplex primer sets in the analysis of degraded DNA from human skeletal remains

A new set of multiplexed PCR primers has been applied to the analysis of human skeletal remains to determine their efficacy in analyzing degraded DNA. These primer sets, known as Miniplexes, produce shorter amplicons (50-280 base pairs (bp)) than standard short tandem repeat (STR) kits, but still utilize the 13 CODIS STR loci, providing results that are searchable on national DNA databases. In this study, a set of 31 different human remains were exposed to a variety of environmental conditions, extracted, and amplified with commercial and Miniplex DNA typing kits. The amplification efficiency of the Miniplex sets was then compared with the Promega PowerPlex 16 system. Sixty-four percent of the samples generated full profiles when amplified with the Miniplexes, while only 16% of the samples generated full profiles with the Powerplex 16 kit. Complete profiles were obtained for 11 of the 12 Miniplex loci with amplicon sizes less than 200 bp. These data suggest smaller PCR amplicons may provide a useful alternative to mitochondrial DNA for anthropological and forensic analysis of degraded DNA from human skeletal remains.