低拷贝模板STR分型及其存在的问题

微量、超微量生物学检材的STR分型常常是案件调查中进行DNA分析的难点。多年来 ,法医DNA分析工作者一直努力探索对微量DNA进行分析的方法。应用少于试剂盒规定的最小DNA模板量进行STR扩增检验 ,并对结果加以分析解释 ,被定义为低拷贝模板 (lowcopynumber ,LCN )STR分型[1、2 ] 。LCN STR分型不同于标准的STR分型 ,在实际应用中也存在许多问题需要引起注意[1～ 5] 。为了避免在LCN STR分型中出现误判 ,本文对如何正确地使用LCN STR分型技术加以介绍。1　LCN STR分型根据生产厂家的推荐 ,标准STR分型方法使用最低的模板…     

全基因组扩增法应用于低拷贝数DNA检测

目的建立基于多重置换扩增(MDA)技术的全基因组扩增(WGA)方法,实现对低拷贝数(LCN)DNA样品进行分析。方法采用REPLI-g试剂盒对样本进行等温全基因组扩增,扩增产物采用ProfilerPlus试剂盒确定样本的十个STR基因座的等位基因型。结果10pgDNA模板经全基因组扩增后,能够进行DNA分型。结论全基因组扩增可以用于LCN的DNA分析,帮助提高微量物证的检出成功率。     

PCR扩增循环数增加对低拷贝模板STR分型的影响

低拷贝模板(low copy number,LCN)最初由Gill等[1]定义为低于100pg的DNA模板量.但Budowle等人[2]认为LCN定义为"正常分析随机阈值以下的任何结果的分析和解释"更为合适.应用低于试剂盒规定的最小DNA模板量进行STR扩增检验,并对结果加以分析解释,被定义为低拷贝模板STR分型[3].     

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。     

低拷贝模板DNA分型及其在法医学中的应用

近年来,低拷贝模板类生物物证在法庭科学领域中的应用越来越广泛.然而由于其自身存在的一些限制性因素,始终是法庭科学工作者关注的一个焦点.本文从低拷贝模板DNA的定义及其在法庭科学应用中的有效性、应用范围、分型策略、质量控制、重复性原则、随机阈值等方面对低拷贝数分型及其在法庭科学应用中的最新研究进展进行了综述.     

法医 STR 的快速检验方法

以 STR 复合扩增检测为代表的法医 DNA 分型技术以其灵敏度高、核心序列小、可复合扩增、方法易于标准化等优势,已经成为当前法庭科学 DNA 检验的主要手段,在各国刑事案件侦破和民事案件解决中发挥了重要的作用。本研究在国内外实验室法医 STR快速检验方法[1]的基础上,从生物物证 DNA 免提取扩增检验、生物物证 DNA 快速提取检验、生物物证 DNA快速扩增、利用新型检测设备快速检测及使用 Gen-eMapper ID－X 软件快速分析5个方面进行归纳。     

低拷贝DNA模板检验方法探讨

目的探讨扩增及检测方法对低拷贝DNA模板分型检测灵敏度的影响。方法Control DNA 9947A按比例稀释,采用IdentifilerTM和DNATyper15TM试剂扩增,循环参数设置为28和28+6个循环,平行扩增3次,分别单独检测及3次合并检测,使用310及3130分析仪检测。结果28+6个循环的基因座检出率高于28个循环;等位基因不平衡及丢失与基因座没有特异性的关联,随着DNA模板量的减少,等位基因不平衡及丢失增多;将3次扩增产物混合后检测,等位基因不平衡及丢失情况减少,分型正确率增高。结论模板DNA分3次扩增后混合检测、循环数为28+6,可提高低拷贝模板基因座的检出率。     

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。     

多重置换扩增技术及其法医学应用展望

多重置换扩增技术(multiple displacement amplification,MDA)是一种新型的全基因组扩增技术,具有操作简单、产物质量好、产物量稳定和扩增较均衡的优点,可以扩增低拷贝、混合、降解、含抑制物的DNA检材,为后续分析提供良好的高质量的扩增产物,在法医物证学领域具有很大的应用潜力,本文对该项技术的研究进展及应用前景进行综述。     

8种方法显现的汗潜指印STR分型研究

目的研究常见指印显现方法对指印STR检验的影响。方法采用Invisorb spin forensic试剂盒提取纯化人汗潜指印DNA,低拷贝模板(LCN)STR复合扩增,荧光电泳检验。结果用铜粉、铝粉、荧光粉、黑磁粉、"502"胶、茚三酮、磺酸双三嗪荧光显色液显现的玻片、纸张和胶带纸粘面上的汗潜指印可成功进行STR分型。结论常见指印显现方法不影响指印STR检验。     

Efficiency evaluation of the LT-DNA traces analysis modifications

Analysis of genetic profiles obtained from low template DNA samples (LT DNA) can be challenging because of increased probability of stochastic amplification artifacts occurrence. According to the recommendations of international genetic societies the quality of the LT-DNA traces results can be improved by applying low copy number (LCN) methods. Another strategy which allows to obtain better results of the analysis of LT-DNA traces is replicate the amplification of the same DNA sample and create consensus, composite (virtual pool profile) or real pool profile. The aim of the research was to analyze and compare the efficiency of modifications used in the testing of LT-DNA samples. Obtained results indicate that implementation of these methods in laboratory practice may lead to improvement in the quality of reported data from LT-DNA traces in genetic analyzes conducted to assist the justice system.     

Improved MtDNA sequence analysis of forensic remains using a "mini-primer set" amplification strategy

Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) analysis of highly degraded skeletal remains is often used for forensic identification due largely to the high genome copy number per cell. Literature from the "ancient DNA" field has shown that highly degraded samples contain populations of intact DNA molecules that are severely restricted in size (1-4). Hand et al. have demonstrated the targeting and preferential amplification of authentic human DNA sequences with small amplicon products of 150 bp or less (1,2). Given this understanding of ancient DNA preservation and amplification, we report an improved approach to forensic mtDNA analysis of hypervariable regions 1 and 2 (HV1/HV2) in highly degraded specimens. This "mini-primer set" (MPS) amplification strategy consists of four overlapping products that span each of the HV regions and range from 126 to 170 bp, with an average size of 141 bp. For this study, 11 extracts representing a range of sample quality were prepared from nonprobative forensic specimens. We demonstrate a significant increase in MPS amplification success when compared to testing methods using approximately 250 bp amplicons. Further, 16 of 17 independent amplifications previously "unreported" due to mixed sequences provided potentially reportable sequence data from a single, authentic template with MPS testing.     

A comparison of the characteristics of profiles produced with the AMPFlSTR SGM Plus multiplex system for both standard and low copy number (LCN) STR DNA analysis.

DNA STR profiles have been generated from 1 ng and low copy number (LCN) templates using 28 and 34 cycles of amplification, respectively. Characteristics which facilitate the interpretation of profiles, such as heterozygous balance, allelic dropout and stutter proportions have been quantified. We demonstrate that a reduction in DNA template coupled with an increase in amplification cycle number produces an increased rate of allelic dropout out which can be correlated to the peak areas of those alleles observed. In addition, the LCN conditions increase the degree of peak area asymmetry observed from heterozygotes and the size range of stutters. Analysis of the data allows us to develop sets of guidelines appropriate for interpreting both single and mixed DNA profiles.     

全基因组扩增技术及其在法医遗传学中的应用前景

全基因组扩增技术是近年来发展起来的新型PCR技术,它提供了一种从微量基因组DNA获取大量遗传信息的途径,为法医处理微量检材提供了一个有用的工具。本文综述了全基因组技术及其种类和原理和其在法医遗传学方面的应用前景。     

The Successful Recovery of Low Copy Number and Degraded DNA from Bones Exposed to Seawater Suitable for Generating a DNA STR Profile

A universal method allowing for DNA profiling from bones exposed to seawater has not been reported yet. This study refers on the identification of a body immersed in seawater for 8 months. The biological material for identification was the mandibular body, usually characterized by low success rates of DNA analysis. Initially, two extraction protocols were performed with negative results: one used for bones immersed in fresh water and a silica‐column procedure. A third protocol was performed, which combined the extraction of a higher amount of bone powder, the use of multi‐silica‐based extraction columns followed by a concentration step. This protocol allowed to obtain low copy number DNA and to generate a 12‐loci STR profile by combining conventional STR typing and mini‐STR technologies. This protocol could be suitable when human bones have been exposed to severe environmental conditions, and the available nuclear DNA is highly degraded and in low copy number.     

A stochastic model of the processes in PCR based amplification of STR DNA in forensic applications

In forensic DNA profiling use is made of the well-known technique of PCR. When the amount of DNA is high, generally unambiguous profiles can be obtained, but for low copy number DNA stochastic effects can play a major role. In order to shed light on these stochastic effects, we present a simple model for the amplification process. According to the model, three possible things can happen to an individual single DNA strand in each complete cycle: successful amplification, no amplification, or amplification with the introduction of stutter. The model is developed in mathematical terms using a recursive approach: given the numbers of chains at a given cycle, the numbers in the next can be described using a multinomial probability distribution. A full set of recursive relations is derived for the expectations and (co)variances of the number of amplicon chains with no, 1 or 2 stutters. The exact mathematical solutions of this set are given, revealing the development of the expectations and (co)variances as function of the cycle number. The equations reveal that the expected number of amplicon chains without stutter grows exponentially with the cycle number, but for the chains with stutter the relation is more complex. The relative standard deviation on the numbers of chains (coefficient of variation) is inversely proportional to the square root of the expected number of DNA strands entering the amplification. As such, for high copy number DNA the stochastic effects can be ignored, but they play an important role at low concentrations. For the allelic peak, the coefficient of variation rapidly stabilizes after a few cycles, but for the chains with stutter the decrease is more slowly. Further, the ratio of the expected intensity of the stutter peak over that of the allelic peak increases linearly with the number of cycles. Stochastic models, like the one developed in the current paper, can be important in further developing interpretation rules in a Bayesian context.     

MiniFiler试剂盒运用于法医微量物证的检验

目的应用MiniFiler试剂盒对法医微量物证进行DNA分析。方法采用MiniFiler试剂盒对样本进行DNA分型,确定样本9个STR基因座的等位基因型。结果10pg DNA模板经MiniFiler试剂盒扩增后,能够进行DNA分型,但40pg以上的DNA方可得到稳定可靠的分型结果。结论MiniFiler试剂盒可以用于法医微量物证的STR分析。